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Jaguar XK8

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,196 cc

SOR 239MOT history

SOR 239 is a silver petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 6 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 86,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2024.

SOR 239 silver Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2025
Mileage
86,905 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SOR 239
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

SOR 239 was last recorded at 86,905 miles on 27 Sept 2024, 545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,360 miles · 15 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
545 miles
Average per year
3,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 86,905 miles
  • 2023 – 86,360 miles
  • 2022 – 85,427 miles
  • 2021 – 84,895 miles
  • 2019 – 80,548 miles
  • 2018 – 73,073 miles
  • 2017 – 67,584 miles
  • 2016 – 64,612 miles
  • 2015 – 64,270 miles
  • 2014 – 63,692 miles
  • 2012 – 61,418 miles
  • 2011 – 59,721 miles
  • 2010 – 53,780 miles
  • 2009 – 48,584 miles
  • 2007 – 37,682 miles
  • 2006 – 31,087 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,905 miles
  • AdvisoryFront cross member corrodingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUnderside of car heavily coverd in undershield sprayRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Engine coolant low warning on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine oil level on min

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Oil leak cooler area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass86,905 miles (+545)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    86,905 miles
    Test number
    285027598741
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car heavily coverd in undershield spray

  2. Pass86,360 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    86,360 miles
    Test number
    231561772211
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car heavily coverd in undershield spray

  3. Fail86,358 miles (+931)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,358 miles
    Test number
    922643797788
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car heavily coverd in undershield spray

  4. Pass85,427 miles (+532)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    85,427 miles
    Test number
    655726140996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,895 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,895 miles
    Test number
    804752743855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail84,883 miles (+4,335)1 dangerous9 major25 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,883 miles
    Test number
    854138581388
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate show plate fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside catalyst has a broken bolt but is not blowing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil cooler damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear show plate fitted
    • AdvisoryDsc light illuminated
    • AdvisoryHandbrake light staying on

  7. Pass80,548 miles (+7,475)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,548 miles
    Test number
    597604287046
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened attachment bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened attachment bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion occurring in several floor areas on underside

  8. Pass73,073 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,073 miles
    Test number
    873045836154
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion starting to occur in areas of underside

  9. Fail73,073 miles (+5,489)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,073 miles
    Test number
    187686119430
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion starting to occur in areas of underside

  10. Pass67,584 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,584 miles
    Test number
    521470654996
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn more on inner edges of tread
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant low warning on dash
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level on min
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak cooler area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Fail67,583 miles (+2,971)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,583 miles
    Test number
    218590458183
    • FailureBrake performance not tested Due to brake system leak (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant low warning on dash
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level on min
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak cooler area
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryTest abandoned due to excessive leak from braking system-full test required

  12. Pass64,612 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,612 miles
    Test number
    149524183551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,270 miles (+578)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    64,270 miles
    Test number
    295058315105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,692 miles (+2,274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    63,692 miles
    Test number
    705255724052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass61,418 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    61,418 miles
    Test number
    496999282246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,414 miles (+1,693)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,414 miles
    Test number
    936905572211
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass59,721 miles (+913)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    59,721 miles
    Test number
    949981321220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,808 miles (+5,028)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,808 miles
    Test number
    168194611434
    • FailureFront Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass53,780 miles (+5,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    53,780 miles
    Test number
    824016700020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass48,584 miles (+10,902)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,584 miles
    Test number
    193058509428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    37,682 miles
    Test number
    614566177197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,682 miles (+6,595)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,682 miles
    Test number
    684576877129
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass31,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2007
    Odometer
    31,087 miles
    Test number
    184315036122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SOR 239

What vehicle is registration SOR 239 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SOR 239 on a silver petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 6 May 2003. 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 SOR 239 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SOR 239 expired on 26 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SOR 239?
The MOT on SOR 239 expired on 26 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SOR 239 done?
SOR 239 was recorded at 86,905 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2024, an average of 3,030 miles a year.
Has SOR 239 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SOR 239 has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on SOR 239 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 SOR 239 find?
SOR 239 passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2024 with 5 advisories: front cross member corroding; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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