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Jaguar XJ

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,496 cc

V8 GLSMOT history

V8 GLS is a silver petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 2 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 121,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

V8 GLS silver Jaguar Xj – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar Xj, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
121,273 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 GLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 GLS was last recorded at 121,273 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 5,431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,842 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,431 miles
Average per year
5,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,273 miles
  • 2025 – 115,842 miles
  • 2024 – 111,430 miles
  • 2023 – 104,357 miles
  • 2022 – 99,050 miles
  • 2021 – 90,125 miles
  • 2020 – 86,182 miles
  • 2019 – 79,510 miles
  • 2018 – 70,959 miles
  • 2017 – 63,953 miles
  • 2016 – 62,278 miles
  • 2015 – 59,529 miles
  • 2014 – 56,174 miles
  • 2013 – 53,389 miles
  • 2012 – 50,651 miles
  • 2011 – 47,632 miles
  • 2010 – 44,472 miles
  • 2009 – 40,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,273 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.

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,273 miles (+5,431)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    121,273 miles
    Test number
    551867816878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,842 miles (+4,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    115,842 miles
    Test number
    445578672215
    • AdvisoryDash showing air suspension fault
    • AdvisorySlight flickering o/s/headlamp

  3. Pass111,430 miles (+20)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    111,430 miles
    Test number
    702594003253
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail111,410 miles (+7,053)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,410 miles
    Test number
    417263913080
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass104,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    104,357 miles
    Test number
    230556162725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail104,357 miles (+5,307)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,357 miles
    Test number
    812816804301
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass99,050 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,050 miles
    Test number
    874590066276
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail99,050 miles (+8,925)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,050 miles
    Test number
    662174165435
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass90,125 miles (+3,943)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,125 miles
    Test number
    147278216679
    • MinorRear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass86,182 miles (+6,672)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    86,182 miles
    Test number
    866632293661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,510 miles (+8,551)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,510 miles
    Test number
    491541632179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,959 miles (+7,006)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    70,959 miles
    Test number
    697078087107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,953 miles (+1,675)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,953 miles
    Test number
    590185970491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,278 miles (+2,749)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    62,278 miles
    Test number
    296992623347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,529 miles (+3,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    59,529 miles
    Test number
    759602343188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass56,174 miles (+2,785)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    56,174 miles
    Test number
    388828324376
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine management light on

  17. Pass53,389 miles (+2,738)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    53,389 miles
    Test number
    995439823323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,651 miles (+3,019)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    50,651 miles
    Test number
    959751732316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,632 miles (+3,160)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    47,632 miles
    Test number
    215488921345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,472 miles (+3,806)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    44,472 miles
    Test number
    963919410314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,666 miles (+9,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    40,666 miles
    Test number
    980815139310
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass31,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    31,066 miles
    Test number
    621773019017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 GLS

Does V8 GLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 GLS is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 GLS?
The MOT on V8 GLS is valid until 24 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 GLS done?
V8 GLS was recorded at 121,273 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 5,075 miles a year.
Has V8 GLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 GLS has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V8 GLS 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 GLS find?
V8 GLS passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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