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Jaguar XJ

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 3,996 cc

V7 WRLMOT history

V7 WRL is a red petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 20 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 73,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
73,455 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 WRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 WRL was last recorded at 73,455 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 1,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,733 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,722 miles
Average per year
1,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,455 miles
  • 2024 – 71,733 miles
  • 2023 – 70,046 miles
  • 2022 – 68,481 miles
  • 2021 – 67,129 miles
  • 2020 – 65,911 miles
  • 2019 – 64,763 miles
  • 2018 – 63,308 miles
  • 2017 – 61,850 miles
  • 2016 – 60,078 miles
  • 2015 – 58,562 miles
  • 2014 – 57,141 miles
  • 2013 – 55,271 miles
  • 2012 – 53,178 miles
  • 2011 – 50,635 miles
  • 2010 – 47,956 miles
  • 2009 – 45,067 miles
  • 2008 – 42,382 miles
  • 2007 – 39,320 miles
  • 2006 – 36,883 miles
  • 2005 – 33,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,455 miles
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded rear both.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,455 miles (+1,722)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    73,455 miles
    Test number
    329773899322
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass71,733 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    71,733 miles
    Test number
    149542035199
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded rear both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail71,731 miles (+1,685)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,731 miles
    Test number
    462763679761
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded rear both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass70,046 miles (+1,565)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    70,046 miles
    Test number
    363984028645
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded rear both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass68,481 miles (+1,352)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    68,481 miles
    Test number
    701333988112
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass67,129 miles (+1,218)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    67,129 miles
    Test number
    419643411252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,911 miles (+1,148)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    65,911 miles
    Test number
    337398130511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,763 miles (+1,455)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,763 miles
    Test number
    407269399803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,308 miles (+1,458)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    63,308 miles
    Test number
    336928291465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass61,850 miles (+1,772)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    61,850 miles
    Test number
    144802494729
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wheelarch corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play offside inner steering arm

  11. Pass60,078 miles (+1,516)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    60,078 miles
    Test number
    585202305110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,562 miles (+1,421)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    58,562 miles
    Test number
    207257487217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,141 miles (+1,870)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    57,141 miles
    Test number
    917568834388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,271 miles (+2,093)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    55,271 miles
    Test number
    107792733362
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  15. Pass53,178 miles (+2,543)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    53,178 miles
    Test number
    216097022377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,635 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,635 miles
    Test number
    265041741387
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass50,635 miles (+2,679)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    50,635 miles
    Test number
    627161841343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,956 miles (+2,889)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    47,956 miles
    Test number
    210493940369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,067 miles (+2,685)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    45,067 miles
    Test number
    652203729314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,382 miles1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,382 miles
    Test number
    102998938366
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass42,382 miles (+3,062)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    42,382 miles
    Test number
    531668138382
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass39,320 miles (+2,437)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    39,320 miles
    Test number
    570275547330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,883 miles (+2,939)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    36,883 miles
    Test number
    451122646300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    33,944 miles
    Test number
    931794735378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 WRL

Does V7 WRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 WRL is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V7 WRL?
The MOT on V7 WRL is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 WRL done?
V7 WRL was recorded at 73,455 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 1,973 miles a year.
Has V7 WRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 WRL has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on V7 WRL 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 V7 WRL find?
V7 WRL passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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