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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,496 cc

V6 DRLMOT history

V6 DRL is a black petrol Jaguar S-Type first used on 28 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 22 of 37 MOT tests, with 78,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
78,754 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
37
22 passed · 15 failed
Per year
1,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 DRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
S-Type
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 DRL was last recorded at 78,754 miles on 7 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Apr 2021: 67,040 miles, lower than 67,304 miles on 26 Jan 2021.

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
78,754 miles · 28 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,754 miles
  • 2025 – 74,904 miles
  • 2024 – 73,902 miles
  • 2023 – 72,677 miles
  • 2022 – 68,707 miles
  • 2021 – 67,040 miles
  • 2020 – 65,728 miles
  • 2019 – 63,908 miles
  • 2018 – 61,896 miles
  • 2017 – 58,773 miles
  • 2016 – 55,230 miles
  • 2015 – 51,535 miles
  • 2014 – 49,274 miles
  • 2013 – 48,064 miles
  • 2012 – 46,226 miles
  • 2011 – 45,361 miles
  • 2010 – 44,021 miles
  • 2009 – 43,542 miles
  • 2008 – 42,830 miles
  • 2007 – 41,678 miles
  • 2006 – 39,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,754 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUBFRAME MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

37 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,754 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    78,754 miles
    Test number
    628663527535
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUBFRAME MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail78,754 miles (+3,850)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,754 miles
    Test number
    209190163685
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUBFRAME MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass74,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    74,904 miles
    Test number
    221344442457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail74,904 miles (+1,002)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,904 miles
    Test number
    695430736096
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass73,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    73,902 miles
    Test number
    301354498041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail73,902 miles (+1,225)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,902 miles
    Test number
    532395197855
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass72,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    72,677 miles
    Test number
    327063580040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,677 miles (+1,058)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,677 miles
    Test number
    859477396415
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

  9. Pass71,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    71,619 miles
    Test number
    362586874425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,619 miles (+2,912)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,619 miles
    Test number
    342358835207
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass68,707 miles (+24)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    68,707 miles
    Test number
    620530480354
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Fail68,683 miles (+1,643)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,683 miles
    Test number
    658634797269
    • MajorBrake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system BOTH ON FRONT TO MID JOIN (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass67,040 miles (-264)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    67,040 miles
    Test number
    822147268884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,304 miles (+1,576)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,304 miles
    Test number
    946324723318
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  15. Pass65,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,728 miles
    Test number
    587583266262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,728 miles (+1,820)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,728 miles
    Test number
    506790770852
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail leaking (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass63,908 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    63,908 miles
    Test number
    231727358680
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension mount corroded/holed(outer sill)but not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s outer sill's covered not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisorySome under bonnet components covered
    • AdvisorySome underside components covered

  18. Fail63,896 miles (+2,000)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,896 miles
    Test number
    546265863441
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension mount corroded/holed(outer sill)but not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s outer sill's covered not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisorySome under bonnet components covered
    • AdvisorySome underside components covered

  19. Pass61,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    61,896 miles
    Test number
    399449879569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,896 miles (+3,123)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,896 miles
    Test number
    743016186279
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass58,773 miles (+3,543)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    58,773 miles
    Test number
    962125941357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,230 miles (+3,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    55,230 miles
    Test number
    458344445298
    • AdvisorySmall cracks in all tyres

  23. Pass51,535 miles (+2,261)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,535 miles
    Test number
    856798805057
    • NoteAll tyres are slightly deteriorated/ perrished.
    • NoteNearside front position lamp slightly deteriorated.

  24. Pass49,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    49,274 miles
    Test number
    995424914029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail49,274 miles (+1,210)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,274 miles
    Test number
    955293914023
    • FailureNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  26. Pass48,064 miles (+1,838)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    48,064 miles
    Test number
    679492123050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass46,226 miles (+865)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    46,226 miles
    Test number
    285999312037
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  28. Pass45,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    45,361 miles
    Test number
    467627821069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail45,361 miles (+1,340)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,361 miles
    Test number
    405415521027
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass44,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,021 miles
    Test number
    500252810050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail44,021 miles (+479)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,021 miles
    Test number
    173351510433
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  32. Pass43,542 miles (+712)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    43,542 miles
    Test number
    134402809283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass42,830 miles (+1,152)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    42,830 miles
    Test number
    891870598195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass41,678 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    41,678 miles
    Test number
    141491317269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail41,648 miles (+2,285)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,648 miles
    Test number
    443598797161
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  36. Pass39,363 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    39,363 miles
    Test number
    874070726207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  37. Fail39,357 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,357 miles
    Test number
    823246916229
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V6 DRL

Does V6 DRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 DRL is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 DRL?
The MOT on V6 DRL is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 DRL done?
V6 DRL was recorded at 78,754 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 1,994 miles a year.
Has V6 DRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 DRL has failed 15 of its 37 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V6 DRL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Apr 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V6 DRL find?
V6 DRL passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 major defect: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting.

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