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Jaguar XJ

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 3,248 cc

S52 LLXMOT history

S52 LLX is a red petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 149,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
149,790 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S52 LLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,248 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S52 LLX was last recorded at 149,790 miles on 1 Mar 2026, 6,485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jun 2016: 133,604 miles, lower than 238,525 miles on 1 Jul 2015.

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
143,305 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,485 miles
Average per year
2,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,790 miles
  • 2025 – 143,305 miles
  • 2023 – 142,372 miles
  • 2022 – 141,196 miles
  • 2020 – 140,563 miles
  • 2019 – 139,909 miles
  • 2018 – 138,695 miles
  • 2017 – 135,852 miles
  • 2016 – 133,604 miles
  • 2015 – 238,525 miles
  • 2014 – 127,084 miles
  • 2013 – 124,210 miles
  • 2011 – 122,605 miles
  • 2010 – 119,474 miles
  • 2009 – 115,031 miles
  • 2008 – 108,581 miles
  • 2006 – 98,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,790 miles
  • AdvisoryFront sub frame bushier worn

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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,790 miles (+6,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    149,790 miles
    Test number
    144769770003
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame bushier worn

  2. Pass143,305 miles (+933)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    143,305 miles
    Test number
    277114187095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass142,372 miles (+1,176)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    142,372 miles
    Test number
    579965519031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass141,196 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    141,196 miles
    Test number
    465945413054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass140,873 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    140,873 miles
    Test number
    104711864022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass140,563 miles (+654)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    140,563 miles
    Test number
    383268533591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass139,909 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    139,909 miles
    Test number
    761009051544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail139,863 miles (+1,168)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,863 miles
    Test number
    250184901523
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass138,695 miles (+2,843)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    138,695 miles
    Test number
    874241832151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass135,852 miles (+2,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    135,852 miles
    Test number
    924005802615
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass133,604 miles (-104,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    133,604 miles
    Test number
    986911427843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass238,525 miles (+111,441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    238,525 miles
    Test number
    208922085426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail127,084 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,084 miles
    Test number
    535083784113
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass127,084 miles (+2,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    127,084 miles
    Test number
    997923484102
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass124,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    124,210 miles
    Test number
    409539373173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail124,210 miles (+1,605)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,210 miles
    Test number
    425689273109
    • Repaired at testInner Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass122,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    122,605 miles
    Test number
    968783131345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail122,605 miles (+3,131)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,605 miles
    Test number
    159932031380
    • 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)

  19. Pass119,474 miles (+4,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    119,474 miles
    Test number
    322798220359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass115,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    115,031 miles
    Test number
    241183529357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail115,031 miles (+6,450)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,031 miles
    Test number
    680670629307
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  22. Pass108,581 miles (+10,205)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    108,581 miles
    Test number
    873755188066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass98,376 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    98,376 miles
    Test number
    584127816312
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about S52 LLX

Does S52 LLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S52 LLX is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S52 LLX?
The MOT on S52 LLX is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S52 LLX done?
S52 LLX was recorded at 149,790 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2026, an average of 2,664 miles a year.
Has S52 LLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S52 LLX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on S52 LLX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S52 LLX find?
S52 LLX passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front sub frame bushier worn.

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