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Jaguar XJ

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

S30 XJLMOT history

S30 XJL is a grey diesel Jaguar XJ first used on 15 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 168,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

S30 XJL grey Jaguar Xj – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar Xj, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
168,724 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,418 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 XJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 XJL was last recorded at 168,724 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,719 miles · 26 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
9,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,724 miles
  • 2025 – 165,121 miles
  • 2024 – 157,738 miles
  • 2023 – 153,887 miles
  • 2022 – 151,432 miles
  • 2021 – 147,853 miles
  • 2020 – 145,735 miles
  • 2019 – 140,932 miles
  • 2018 – 120,991 miles
  • 2017 – 93,832 miles
  • 2016 – 83,631 miles
  • 2015 – 70,692 miles
  • 2014 – 49,550 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,724 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,724 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    168,724 miles
    Test number
    448510855103
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. Fail168,719 miles (+3,598)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,719 miles
    Test number
    276061724906
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush, close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush, close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass165,121 miles (+7,383)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    165,121 miles
    Test number
    756200272254
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass157,738 miles (+3,851)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    157,738 miles
    Test number
    481644505225
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass153,887 miles (+2,455)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    153,887 miles
    Test number
    290446993046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass151,432 miles (+3,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    151,432 miles
    Test number
    454942361587
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes joined to rear hoses connecting to the rear caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass147,853 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    147,853 miles
    Test number
    124645622602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail147,787 miles (+2,052)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,787 miles
    Test number
    864427689260
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking open on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass145,735 miles (+4,803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    145,735 miles
    Test number
    719237862344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass140,932 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    140,932 miles
    Test number
    242308909809
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail140,931 miles (+19,940)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,931 miles
    Test number
    667046017025
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing between characters (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass120,991 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    120,991 miles
    Test number
    725807617164
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Fail120,970 miles (+27,138)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,970 miles
    Test number
    549927200806
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s lower than o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass93,832 miles (+520)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    93,832 miles
    Test number
    481342017028
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight play in front suspension
  15. Pass93,312 miles (+9,681)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    93,312 miles
    Test number
    443292515786
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Spare tyre defective
  16. Pass83,631 miles (+12,939)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    83,631 miles
    Test number
    965178050276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,692 miles (+10,915)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    70,692 miles
    Test number
    999372654422
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edges
  18. Pass59,777 miles (+32)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    59,777 miles
    Test number
    487020735011
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Fail59,745 miles (+10,195)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,745 miles
    Test number
    106534615425
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pad low warning displayed on instrument pack
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSmall cuts in OSF Tyre outer side wall but no cords showing
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass49,550 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    49,550 miles
    Test number
    748144014025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSmall cuts in NSR tyre outer side wall but no cords showing
    • NoteSmall cuts in OSR tyre outer side wall but no cords showing
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S30 XJL

Does S30 XJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 XJL is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 XJL?
The MOT on S30 XJL is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 XJL done?
S30 XJL was recorded at 168,724 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 9,418 miles a year.
Has S30 XJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 XJL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S30 XJL 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 S30 XJL find?
S30 XJL passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge; nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 1 more.

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