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Jaguar XJR

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 3,980 cc

R175 BHPMOT history

R175 BHP is a green petrol Jaguar XJR first used on 29 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 75,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Sept 2027
Mileage
75,364 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R175 BHP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJR
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
29 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R175 BHP was last recorded at 75,364 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,822 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
542 miles
Average per year
1,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,364 miles
  • 2025 – 74,822 miles
  • 2024 – 74,130 miles
  • 2023 – 73,396 miles
  • 2022 – 72,635 miles
  • 2021 – 71,737 miles
  • 2020 – 70,994 miles
  • 2019 – 70,085 miles
  • 2018 – 68,899 miles
  • 2017 – 67,657 miles
  • 2016 – 65,609 miles
  • 2015 – 63,728 miles
  • 2014 – 61,939 miles
  • 2013 – 60,434 miles
  • 2012 – 57,685 miles
  • 2011 – 54,513 miles
  • 2010 – 51,944 miles
  • 2009 – 48,478 miles
  • 2008 – 45,071 miles
  • 2007 – 42,356 miles
  • 2006 – 38,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,364 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVarious areas of surface corrosion underneath

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Various areas of surface corrosion to underside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Areas of surface corrosion to underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,364 miles (+542)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    75,364 miles
    Test number
    860553915837
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of surface corrosion underneath

  2. Pass74,822 miles (+692)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    74,822 miles
    Test number
    459936807492
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of surface corrosion to underside

  3. Pass74,130 miles (+734)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    74,130 miles
    Test number
    379513149994
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of surface corrosion to underside

  4. Pass73,396 miles (+761)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    73,396 miles
    Test number
    308225014937
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of surface corrosion to underside

  5. Pass72,635 miles (+898)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    72,635 miles
    Test number
    836561222373
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAreas of surface corrosion to underside

  6. Pass71,737 miles (+743)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,737 miles
    Test number
    469969763834
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAreas of surface corrosion to underside

  7. Pass70,994 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,994 miles
    Test number
    655730487951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail70,965 miles (+880)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,965 miles
    Test number
    374305856841
    • MajorNearside Floor excessively deteriorated Floor holed and corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing holed and corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass70,085 miles (+1,186)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    70,085 miles
    Test number
    253115443952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,899 miles (+1,242)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    68,899 miles
    Test number
    273209866212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,657 miles (+2,048)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    67,657 miles
    Test number
    930054338870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,609 miles (+1,881)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,609 miles
    Test number
    757912072417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    63,728 miles
    Test number
    779998624951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,728 miles (+1,789)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,728 miles
    Test number
    406935580978
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass61,939 miles (+1,505)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    61,939 miles
    Test number
    259232054235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,434 miles (+2,749)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    60,434 miles
    Test number
    806611243269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,685 miles (+3,172)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,685 miles
    Test number
    888234842283
    • NoteFront wheel bearings have slight play
    • NoteSlight play in rack ends

  18. Pass54,513 miles (+2,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    54,513 miles
    Test number
    985833721268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass51,944 miles (+3,466)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,944 miles
    Test number
    944713440224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,478 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    48,478 miles
    Test number
    200996049234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,444 miles (+3,373)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,444 miles
    Test number
    554880349271
    • DangerousCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteN/s/r and osr showing white

  22. Fail45,071 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,071 miles
    Test number
    551757518215
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Pass45,071 miles (+2,715)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    45,071 miles
    Test number
    660637818212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,356 miles (+3,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    42,356 miles
    Test number
    412586307255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  25. Pass38,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    38,575 miles
    Test number
    331375416212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R175 BHP

Does R175 BHP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R175 BHP is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R175 BHP?
The MOT on R175 BHP is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R175 BHP done?
R175 BHP was recorded at 75,364 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 1,830 miles a year.
Has R175 BHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R175 BHP has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on R175 BHP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R175 BHP find?
R175 BHP passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage, and 1 more.

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