
Jaguar XJ
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 3,248 cc
R720 BAYMOT history
R720 BAY is a black petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 23 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 134,117 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 May 2027
- Mileage
- 134,117 mi
- At MOT on 12 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,265 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R720 BAY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- XJ
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,248 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 23 Jan 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R720 BAY was last recorded at 134,117 miles on 12 May 2026, 665 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 133,452 miles · 19 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 665 miles
- Average per year
- 1,265 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 134,117 miles
- 2025 – 133,452 miles
- 2024 – 132,777 miles
- 2023 – 132,018 miles
- 2022 – 131,198 miles
- 2021 – 130,425 miles
- 2020 – 130,004 miles
- 2019 – 129,082 miles
- 2018 – 129,055 miles
- 2017 – 127,978 miles
- 2016 – 126,836 miles
- 2015 – 125,506 miles
- 2014 – 124,256 miles
- 2013 – 122,989 miles
- 2012 – 121,646 miles
- 2011 – 120,343 miles
- 2010 – 118,824 miles
- 2009 – 117,420 miles
- 2008 – 115,454 miles
- 2007 – 113,743 miles
- 2006 – 110,822 miles
- 2005 – 108,224 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral possibly age related corrosion under side of vehicle especially rear subframe and mounting areas
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect brake pads
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.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
29 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,117 miles (+665)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2027
- Odometer
- 134,117 miles
- Test number
- 904772548561
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral possibly age related corrosion under side of vehicle especially rear subframe and mounting areas
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect brake pads
Pass133,452 miles (+7)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2026
- Odometer
- 133,452 miles
- Test number
- 210508848291
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail133,445 miles (+668)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,445 miles
- Test number
- 516485500068
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill. marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass132,777 miles (+759)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2025
- Odometer
- 132,777 miles
- Test number
- 407569694253
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Most underbody components including chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill to inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer wheel arch to outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUnable to clearly see front and rear brake pads
Pass132,018 miles (+820)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2024
- Odometer
- 132,018 miles
- Test number
- 910553831355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,198 miles (+773)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2023
- Odometer
- 131,198 miles
- Test number
- 114515281880
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Pass130,425 miles (+421)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2022
- Odometer
- 130,425 miles
- Test number
- 633588752580
- AdvisoryO/s/r silencer clamp needs replacing - corroded -
- AdvisoryWear showing inner edge n/s/f tyre
Pass130,004 miles (+5)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2021
- Odometer
- 130,004 miles
- Test number
- 453735773941
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail129,999 miles (+917)2 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,999 miles
- Test number
- 795918208522
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass129,082 miles (+27)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 129,082 miles
- Test number
- 592456427846
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill, within 30cm of rear subframe mounting has slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Silencer joining D clamp is badly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill, within 30cm of rear subframe mounting has slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear subframe mounting bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail129,055 miles (+1,077)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,055 miles
- Test number
- 651696814563
- MajorNearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded , corrosion to inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central sill outer corroded within 30cm of seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill corroded, including inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill, within 30cm of rear subframe mounting has slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill, within 30cm of rear subframe mounting has slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear silencer joining d clamp is badly corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear subframe bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass127,978 miles (+1,142)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 127,978 miles
- Test number
- 421988664888
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded steering rack (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryRear Fuel pipe slightly damaged corrosion (7.2.2)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack off side
Pass126,836 miles (+1,330)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 126,836 miles
- Test number
- 411784211182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,506 miles (+1,250)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 125,506 miles
- Test number
- 613146992119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,256 miles (+1,267)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 124,256 miles
- Test number
- 329277734385
- NoteN/S/F tyre spliting on side wall not deep enough to reach cords
Pass122,989 miles (+1,343)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 122,989 miles
- Test number
- 375889833363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,646 miles (+28)1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 121,646 miles
- Test number
- 406471322362
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- NoteAll coil springs corroded, front coil spring ends obscured
- NoteBoth front tyres cracking
- NoteEngine oil leak
- NoteEngine oil on min
- NoteN/s/f shocker top mount double nutted
- NoteN/s/f track rod end boot cracking
Fail121,618 miles (+1,275)6 failures1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,618 miles
- Test number
- 536553512317
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- NoteAll coil springs corroded, front coil spring ends obscured
- NoteBoth front tyres cracking
- NoteEngine oil leak
- NoteEngine oil on min
- NoteN/s/f shocker top mount double nutted
- NoteN/s/f track rod end boot cracking
Pass120,343 miles (+1,519)4 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 120,343 miles
- Test number
- 367874011357
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteBoth front lower ball joint rubbers are split but not resulting in excessive movement
- NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on the inner edges 225/60/16 98W
- NoteEngine has various minor oil leaks
- NoteRear exhaust has minor leaks
- NoteRear fuel pipe corroded
Pass118,824 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 118,824 miles
- Test number
- 903740230343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,824 miles (+1,404)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,824 miles
- Test number
- 422389520302
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteAdvise nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked and perished
- NoteAdvise oil level on minimum
Pass117,420 miles (+26)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 117,420 miles
- Test number
- 291966039382
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteAdvise both ball jiont covers split
- NoteAdvise slight play offside front top suspension arm front bush
Fail117,394 miles (+1,940)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,394 miles
- Test number
- 634560239356
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteAdvise both ball jiont covers split
- NoteAdvise slight play offside front top suspension arm front bush
Pass115,454 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 115,454 miles
- Test number
- 150269638329
- AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail115,448 miles (+1,705)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,448 miles
- Test number
- 791597538338
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass113,743 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 113,743 miles
- Test number
- 570680147367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,743 miles (+2,921)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,743 miles
- Test number
- 924350347313
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNear side front inner wheel arch in early stages of corrosion
Pass110,822 miles (+2,598)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 110,822 miles
- Test number
- 480446826404
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass108,224 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 108,224 miles
- Test number
- 761025225389
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Questions about R720 BAY
- Does R720 BAY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R720 BAY is valid until 21 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R720 BAY?
- The MOT on R720 BAY is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R720 BAY done?
- R720 BAY was recorded at 134,117 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 1,265 miles a year.
- Has R720 BAY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R720 BAY has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on R720 BAY 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 R720 BAY find?
- R720 BAY passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; general possibly age related corrosion under side of vehicle especially rear subframe and mounting areas; unable to fully inspect brake pads.
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