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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,967 cc

S3 LJOMOT history

S3 LJO is a silver petrol Jaguar S-Type first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 66,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
66,845 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 LJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
S-Type
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 LJO was last recorded at 66,845 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 3,406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,439 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,406 miles
Average per year
1,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,845 miles
  • 2025 – 63,439 miles
  • 2024 – 62,257 miles
  • 2023 – 62,064 miles
  • 2022 – 59,820 miles
  • 2021 – 57,443 miles
  • 2019 – 56,219 miles
  • 2018 – 55,267 miles
  • 2017 – 55,096 miles
  • 2016 – 54,856 miles
  • 2015 – 53,628 miles
  • 2013 – 52,169 miles
  • 2012 – 49,923 miles
  • 2011 – 45,854 miles
  • 2010 – 44,772 miles
  • 2009 – 43,133 miles
  • 2008 – 39,877 miles
  • 2007 – 36,797 miles
  • 2006 – 34,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,845 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint outer (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,845 miles (+3,406)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    66,845 miles
    Test number
    828202855912
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass63,439 miles (+1,182)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    63,439 miles
    Test number
    214569403354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,257 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    62,257 miles
    Test number
    647407753955
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail62,251 miles (+10)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,251 miles
    Test number
    628375908134
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail62,241 miles (+177)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,241 miles
    Test number
    965650718191
    • MajorNearside Front Lower 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 Tie rod dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tie rod dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass62,064 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    62,064 miles
    Test number
    605577959784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail62,025 miles (+2,205)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,025 miles
    Test number
    862188174483
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.336 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill ( hidden behind plastic sill guard ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass59,820 miles (+2,377)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    59,820 miles
    Test number
    415138840963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,443 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    57,443 miles
    Test number
    861180338448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail57,436 miles (+1,217)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,436 miles
    Test number
    336501057891
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  11. Pass56,219 miles (+952)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    56,219 miles
    Test number
    181720382480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,267 miles (+171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    55,267 miles
    Test number
    936248412588
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass55,096 miles (+240)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    55,096 miles
    Test number
    876014876942
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass54,856 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,856 miles
    Test number
    618981431498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint outer (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Fail54,850 miles (+1,222)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,850 miles
    Test number
    974884922939
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint outer (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass53,628 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    53,628 miles
    Test number
    615586235074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail53,622 miles (+1,453)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,622 miles
    Test number
    156126225015
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  18. Pass52,169 miles (+2,246)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    52,169 miles
    Test number
    945344423211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,923 miles (+4,069)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    49,923 miles
    Test number
    446086302274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,854 miles (+1,082)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    45,854 miles
    Test number
    485717611293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,772 miles (+1,639)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    44,772 miles
    Test number
    971920010285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,133 miles (+3,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    43,133 miles
    Test number
    624117119257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass39,877 miles (+3,080)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    39,877 miles
    Test number
    552739738283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,797 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,797 miles
    Test number
    834663837266
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Fail36,795 miles (+2,521)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,795 miles
    Test number
    394183637428
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass34,274 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    34,274 miles
    Test number
    341883036413
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about S3 LJO

Does S3 LJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 LJO is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 LJO?
The MOT on S3 LJO is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 LJO done?
S3 LJO was recorded at 66,845 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 1,659 miles a year.
Has S3 LJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 LJO has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 LJO 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 S3 LJO find?
S3 LJO passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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