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Jaguar XJ

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,720 cc

RES 189MOT history

RES 189 is a grey diesel Jaguar XJ first used on 29 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 135,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2025.

RES 189 grey Jaguar Xj – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar Xj, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
135,767 mi
At MOT on 24 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RES 189
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

RES 189 was last recorded at 135,767 miles on 24 Dec 2025, 4,654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,113 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,654 miles
Average per year
7,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,767 miles
  • 2024 – 131,113 miles
  • 2023 – 124,659 miles
  • 2022 – 115,253 miles
  • 2021 – 107,779 miles
  • 2020 – 101,431 miles
  • 2019 – 97,477 miles
  • 2018 – 80,879 miles
  • 2017 – 77,513 miles
  • 2016 – 68,773 miles
  • 2015 – 60,704 miles
  • 2014 – 54,198 miles
  • 2013 – 44,837 miles
  • 2012 – 36,856 miles
  • 2011 – 28,180 miles
  • 2010 – 17,945 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,767 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides

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.

  • Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both front tyres perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,767 miles (+4,654)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    135,767 miles
    Test number
    420054172955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides

  2. Pass131,113 miles (+6,454)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    131,113 miles
    Test number
    569721614661
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective All 4 lenses sun damaged/ faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (x 2), entire system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass124,659 miles (+9,406)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    124,659 miles
    Test number
    863254318653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,253 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    115,253 miles
    Test number
    633320282636
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail115,253 miles (+7,474)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,253 miles
    Test number
    804307144526
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass107,779 miles (+6,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    107,779 miles
    Test number
    318150035235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass101,431 miles (+3,954)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    101,431 miles
    Test number
    543547795957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,477 miles (+16,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,477 miles
    Test number
    233294057609
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass80,879 miles (+3,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    80,879 miles
    Test number
    105257007384
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass77,513 miles (+8,740)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    77,513 miles
    Test number
    158809316931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  11. Pass68,773 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    68,773 miles
    Test number
    619556598334
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished

  12. Fail68,773 miles (+8,069)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,773 miles
    Test number
    265683772662
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished

  13. Pass60,704 miles (+6,506)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    60,704 miles
    Test number
    245737486671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,198 miles (+9,361)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    54,198 miles
    Test number
    227528034368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,837 miles (+7,981)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    44,837 miles
    Test number
    138926043389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,856 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    36,856 miles
    Test number
    335186442305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,802 miles (+8,622)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,802 miles
    Test number
    318435542362
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass28,180 miles (+10,235)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    28,180 miles
    Test number
    339889641388
    • NoteN/s/f brake disc damaged

  19. Pass17,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    17,945 miles
    Test number
    142765950302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RES 189

What vehicle is registration RES 189 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RES 189 on a grey diesel Jaguar XJ first used on 29 Nov 2007. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does RES 189 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RES 189 is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on RES 189?
The MOT on RES 189 is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RES 189 done?
RES 189 was recorded at 135,767 miles at its MOT on 24 Dec 2025, an average of 7,850 miles a year.
Has RES 189 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RES 189 has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on RES 189 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 RES 189 find?
RES 189 passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides.

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