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Jaguar XJ

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,722 cc

S17 VLNMOT history

S17 VLN is a grey diesel Jaguar XJ first used on 14 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 184,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

S17 VLN grey Jaguar Xj – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar Xj, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
184,463 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 VLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,722 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 VLN was last recorded at 184,463 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 4,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Mar 2013: 4,342 miles, lower than 40,810 miles on 16 Oct 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
179,928 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,535 miles
Average per year
11,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,463 miles
  • 2024 – 179,928 miles
  • 2023 – 174,944 miles
  • 2022 – 168,517 miles
  • 2021 – 162,821 miles
  • 2020 – 157,711 miles
  • 2019 – 150,941 miles
  • 2018 – 142,608 miles
  • 2017 – 132,798 miles
  • 2015 – 83,726 miles
  • 2014 – 67,017 miles
  • 2013 – 4,342 miles
  • 2012 – 40,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,463 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive leak from power steering pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,463 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    184,463 miles
    Test number
    173904777038
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail184,463 miles (+4,535)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,463 miles
    Test number
    633754558554
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass179,928 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    179,928 miles
    Test number
    925014178166
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive leak from power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail179,928 miles (+4,984)1 dangerous1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,928 miles
    Test number
    638117315614
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive leak from power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass174,944 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    174,944 miles
    Test number
    794123687278
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail174,943 miles (+6,426)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,943 miles
    Test number
    464486499116
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass168,517 miles (+5,696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    168,517 miles
    Test number
    598992954202
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass162,821 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    162,821 miles
    Test number
    909499740739
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail162,804 miles (+5,093)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,804 miles
    Test number
    363964653195
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass157,711 miles (+6,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    157,711 miles
    Test number
    622626190581
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass150,941 miles (+8,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    150,941 miles
    Test number
    892128867263
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFull plastic under trays fitted

  12. Pass142,608 miles (+406)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    142,608 miles
    Test number
    787156658942
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bald inside edge
    • AdvisoryFull undertrays fitted

  13. Fail142,202 miles (+9,404)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,202 miles
    Test number
    785524284180
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bald inside edge
    • AdvisoryFull undertrays fitted

  14. Pass132,798 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    132,798 miles
    Test number
    354380309410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail132,797 miles (+49,071)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,797 miles
    Test number
    160433773206
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass83,726 miles (+16,709)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    83,726 miles
    Test number
    686923575050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,017 miles (+62,675)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    67,017 miles
    Test number
    146157464460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass4,342 miles (-36,468)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    4,342 miles
    Test number
    658784773005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,810 miles (+13,095)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,810 miles
    Test number
    845390992265
    • NoteO/s/front worn on inner edge

  20. Pass27,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,715 miles
    Test number
    635437882057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S17 VLN

Does S17 VLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 VLN is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 VLN?
The MOT on S17 VLN is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 VLN done?
S17 VLN was recorded at 184,463 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 11,362 miles a year.
Has S17 VLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 VLN has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S17 VLN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S17 VLN find?
S17 VLN passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts; offside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 4 more.

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