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Jaguar XK8

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,996 cc

V5 SJLMOT history

V5 SJL is a silver petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 63,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

V5 SJL silver Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
63,584 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 SJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 SJL was last recorded at 63,584 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 81 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,503 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
81 miles
Average per year
1,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,584 miles
  • 2024 – 63,503 miles
  • 2023 – 63,462 miles
  • 2022 – 63,206 miles
  • 2021 – 62,953 miles
  • 2019 – 62,601 miles
  • 2018 – 62,364 miles
  • 2017 – 61,953 miles
  • 2016 – 61,411 miles
  • 2015 – 60,043 miles
  • 2014 – 58,190 miles
  • 2012 – 55,225 miles
  • 2011 – 54,446 miles
  • 2010 – 51,152 miles
  • 2009 – 48,092 miles
  • 2008 – 44,189 miles
  • 2006 – 38,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,584 miles
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear --- rear to front brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,584 miles (+81)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    63,584 miles
    Test number
    680246817053
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  2. Pass63,503 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    63,503 miles
    Test number
    113703428292
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  3. Pass63,462 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    63,462 miles
    Test number
    355644276745
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear --- rear to front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail63,456 miles (+250)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,456 miles
    Test number
    791216940119
    • DangerousCentral Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear --- rear to front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass63,206 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    63,206 miles
    Test number
    181229078596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail63,176 miles (+223)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,176 miles
    Test number
    926718912269
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury passenger floor (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  7. Pass62,953 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    62,953 miles
    Test number
    393209714512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,601 miles
    Test number
    354996043267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail62,601 miles (+237)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,601 miles
    Test number
    488267738957
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion

  10. Pass62,364 miles (+411)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    62,364 miles
    Test number
    681791343923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,953 miles (+542)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,953 miles
    Test number
    704194103953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,411 miles (+1,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    61,411 miles
    Test number
    238445074982
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass60,043 miles (+1,853)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    60,043 miles
    Test number
    807293335057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,190 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    58,190 miles
    Test number
    619004234089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,124 miles (+2,899)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,124 miles
    Test number
    177140834074
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass55,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    55,225 miles
    Test number
    199683752338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,224 miles (+778)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,224 miles
    Test number
    778373752371
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

  18. Pass54,446 miles (+3,294)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    54,446 miles
    Test number
    227912261396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,152 miles (+3,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    51,152 miles
    Test number
    513110550399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

  20. Pass48,092 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    48,092 miles
    Test number
    962134039166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,036 miles (+3,847)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,036 miles
    Test number
    300521939143
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass44,189 miles (+5,774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,189 miles
    Test number
    770201308114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  23. Pass38,415 miles (+729)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    38,415 miles
    Test number
    824072446270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    37,686 miles
    Test number
    930538696041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 SJL

Does V5 SJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 SJL is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V5 SJL?
The MOT on V5 SJL is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 SJL done?
V5 SJL was recorded at 63,584 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 1,320 miles a year.
Has V5 SJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 SJL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on V5 SJL 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 V5 SJL find?
V5 SJL passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear subframe corroded.

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