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Jaguar XJ

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,720 cc

T3 COSMOT history

T3 COS is a silver diesel Jaguar XJ first used on 5 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
115,208 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 COS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 COS was last recorded at 115,208 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 6,321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,887 miles · 12 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
6,321 miles
Average per year
5,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,208 miles
  • 2024 – 108,887 miles
  • 2023 – 99,915 miles
  • 2022 – 95,853 miles
  • 2021 – 92,844 miles
  • 2020 – 90,044 miles
  • 2019 – 86,207 miles
  • 2018 – 82,500 miles
  • 2017 – 77,254 miles
  • 2016 – 70,771 miles
  • 2015 – 63,530 miles
  • 2014 – 57,578 miles
  • 2013 – 50,914 miles
  • 2012 – 42,405 miles
  • 2011 – 33,272 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,208 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded under bonnet by radiator (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,208 miles (+6,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    115,208 miles
    Test number
    878084093159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded under bonnet by radiator (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass108,887 miles (+8,972)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    108,887 miles
    Test number
    964461035657
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded under bonnet by radiator (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy coupling by turbo (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to corrode (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,915 miles (+157)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    99,915 miles
    Test number
    502913127039
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in offside and central (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail99,758 miles (+3,905)1 dangerous3 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,758 miles
    Test number
    968332224232
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in offside and central (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass95,853 miles (+3,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    95,853 miles
    Test number
    743611949095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass92,844 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    92,844 miles
    Test number
    265753415376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail92,844 miles (+2,800)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,844 miles
    Test number
    729320274758
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass90,044 miles (+3,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    90,044 miles
    Test number
    187562513972
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass86,207 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    86,207 miles
    Test number
    781893086473
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail86,207 miles (+3,707)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,207 miles
    Test number
    884780042649
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass82,500 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,500 miles
    Test number
    925164219618
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Fail82,500 miles (+5,246)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,500 miles
    Test number
    821281687902
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass77,254 miles (+240)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    77,254 miles
    Test number
    667500595838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWeld repair to near side front wheel
    • AdvisoryWeld repair to near side rear wheel

  14. Fail77,014 miles (+6,243)5 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,014 miles
    Test number
    792578394134
    • FailureElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/20 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/20 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre cut on inner wall, no cords exposed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWeld repair to near side front wheel
    • AdvisoryWeld repair to near side rear wheel

  15. Pass70,771 miles (+7,241)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    70,771 miles
    Test number
    255902784770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,530 miles (+5,952)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    63,530 miles
    Test number
    398647215494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,578 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,578 miles
    Test number
    346388314259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,572 miles (+6,658)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,572 miles
    Test number
    589897914257
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre inner edge devoid of tread at time of test and cracking in tread

  19. Pass50,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,914 miles
    Test number
    366745723481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,914 miles (+8,509)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,914 miles
    Test number
    378444823258
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass42,405 miles (+9,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,405 miles
    Test number
    719365432295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass33,272 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    33,272 miles
    Test number
    695096451205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail33,272 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,272 miles
    Test number
    859256951266
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T3 COS

Does T3 COS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 COS is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 COS?
The MOT on T3 COS is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 COS done?
T3 COS was recorded at 115,208 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 5,461 miles a year.
Has T3 COS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 COS has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T3 COS 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 T3 COS find?
T3 COS passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under bonnet by radiator; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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