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Jaguar XJ

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 3,996 cc

V8 BWWMOT history

V8 BWW is a red petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 19 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 77,475 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
77,475 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 BWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
19 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 BWW was last recorded at 77,475 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,069 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
406 miles
Average per year
1,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,475 miles
  • 2025 – 77,069 miles
  • 2024 – 77,003 miles
  • 2023 – 76,809 miles
  • 2022 – 76,181 miles
  • 2021 – 75,647 miles
  • 2020 – 75,167 miles
  • 2019 – 74,868 miles
  • 2018 – 74,095 miles
  • 2017 – 73,288 miles
  • 2016 – 72,288 miles
  • 2015 – 71,698 miles
  • 2014 – 69,612 miles
  • 2013 – 67,472 miles
  • 2012 – 64,622 miles
  • 2011 – 62,834 miles
  • 2010 – 62,094 miles
  • 2009 – 60,253 miles
  • 2008 – 58,282 miles
  • 2007 – 57,126 miles
  • 2006 – 55,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,475 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Slight play in both NS and OS rear driveshaft joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,475 miles (+406)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    77,475 miles
    Test number
    216499207358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,069 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    77,069 miles
    Test number
    406590574741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,003 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    77,003 miles
    Test number
    764856198101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,809 miles (+628)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    76,809 miles
    Test number
    482678769746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,181 miles (+534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    76,181 miles
    Test number
    620250639946
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass75,647 miles (+480)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    75,647 miles
    Test number
    987564620278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,167 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    75,167 miles
    Test number
    590987447081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,868 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,868 miles
    Test number
    557442542222
    • AdvisoryRear Slight play in both NS and OS rear driveshaft joints
  9. Fail74,866 miles (+771)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,866 miles
    Test number
    892829659336
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Slight play in both NS and OS rear driveshaft joints
  10. Pass74,095 miles (+807)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    74,095 miles
    Test number
    803279371783
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear drive shaft u j worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear drive shaft u j worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak gear box
  11. Pass73,288 miles (+1,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    73,288 miles
    Test number
    918099445504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox
    • AdvisoryFront tyre valve stems perished
  12. Pass72,288 miles (+590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,288 miles
    Test number
    951483577043
    • AdvisoryGear box slight oil leak
  13. Pass71,698 miles (+2,086)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    71,698 miles
    Test number
    387424505110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,612 miles (+2,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    69,612 miles
    Test number
    909673494036
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass67,472 miles (+2,850)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    67,472 miles
    Test number
    579172303119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,622 miles (+1,788)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    64,622 miles
    Test number
    427060482003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,834 miles (+740)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    62,834 miles
    Test number
    417654401147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight damage to o/s rear jacking point
  18. Pass62,094 miles (+1,841)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    62,094 miles
    Test number
    760747690020
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/f chassis leg rusty
  19. Pass60,253 miles (+1,971)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    60,253 miles
    Test number
    880949089094
    • NoteWipers not parking in correct position
  20. Pass58,282 miles (+1,156)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    58,282 miles
    Test number
    121834098053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,126 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,126 miles
    Test number
    164320607144
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  22. Pass57,126 miles (+1,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    57,126 miles
    Test number
    211220507107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  23. Pass55,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    55,884 miles
    Test number
    752161406132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 BWW

Does V8 BWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 BWW is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 BWW?
The MOT on V8 BWW is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 BWW done?
V8 BWW was recorded at 77,475 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 1,054 miles a year.
Has V8 BWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 BWW has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on V8 BWW 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 V8 BWW find?
V8 BWW passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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