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Jaguar XJR

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 4,196 cc

V8 KCVMOT history

V8 KCV is a black petrol Jaguar XJR first used on 18 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 158,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
158,639 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 KCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJR
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 KCV was last recorded at 158,639 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jun 2011: 95,220 miles, lower than 95,238 miles on 7 Jun 2011.

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
158,619 miles · 13 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
6,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,639 miles
  • 2025 – 154,511 miles
  • 2024 – 152,312 miles
  • 2023 – 151,380 miles
  • 2022 – 149,781 miles
  • 2021 – 147,035 miles
  • 2020 – 143,758 miles
  • 2019 – 140,644 miles
  • 2018 – 137,615 miles
  • 2017 – 133,012 miles
  • 2016 – 127,518 miles
  • 2015 – 123,417 miles
  • 2014 – 115,494 miles
  • 2013 – 108,946 miles
  • 2012 – 102,730 miles
  • 2011 – 95,220 miles
  • 2010 – 81,372 miles
  • 2009 – 67,081 miles
  • 2008 – 52,379 miles
  • 2007 – 38,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,639 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear upper suspension arm dust cover splitRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear upper suspension arm dust cover splitRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,639 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    158,639 miles
    Test number
    127864311447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear upper suspension arm dust cover split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear upper suspension arm dust cover split

  2. Fail158,619 miles (+4,108)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,619 miles
    Test number
    117033714562
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear upper suspension arm dust cover split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear upper suspension arm dust cover split

  3. Pass154,511 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    154,511 miles
    Test number
    906099265158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail154,496 miles (+2,184)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,496 miles
    Test number
    901578540876
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  5. Pass152,312 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    152,312 miles
    Test number
    255668823331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail152,300 miles (+920)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,300 miles
    Test number
    801230665054
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged and insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass151,380 miles (+1,599)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    151,380 miles
    Test number
    985152761545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass149,781 miles (+2,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    149,781 miles
    Test number
    603645717175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass147,035 miles (+3,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    147,035 miles
    Test number
    711111408761
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass143,758 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    143,758 miles
    Test number
    877654262825
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail143,757 miles (+3,113)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,757 miles
    Test number
    551120083694
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass140,644 miles (+3,029)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    140,644 miles
    Test number
    523028651149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass137,615 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    137,615 miles
    Test number
    298874758446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail137,613 miles (+4,601)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,613 miles
    Test number
    996542372249
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin handbrake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower, front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass133,012 miles (+5,494)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    133,012 miles
    Test number
    813210915237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass127,518 miles (+4,101)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    127,518 miles
    Test number
    964720953720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass123,417 miles (+7,923)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    123,417 miles
    Test number
    515779455152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass115,494 miles (+6,548)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    115,494 miles
    Test number
    956435154170
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside

  19. Pass108,946 miles (+6,216)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    108,946 miles
    Test number
    526802363191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass102,730 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    102,730 miles
    Test number
    589696242153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail102,724 miles (+7,504)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,724 miles
    Test number
    636328832106
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass95,220 miles (-18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    95,220 miles
    Test number
    297481361441
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Fail95,238 miles (+13,866)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,238 miles
    Test number
    187238851195
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

  24. Pass81,372 miles (+14,291)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    81,372 miles
    Test number
    194866940197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass67,081 miles (+14,702)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    67,081 miles
    Test number
    212518669127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    52,379 miles
    Test number
    323250778162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail52,379 miles (+13,568)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,379 miles
    Test number
    660350678191
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. Pass38,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    38,811 miles
    Test number
    411663977190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 KCV

Does V8 KCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 KCV is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 KCV?
The MOT on V8 KCV is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 KCV done?
V8 KCV was recorded at 158,639 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 6,287 miles a year.
Has V8 KCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 KCV has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V8 KCV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V8 KCV find?
V8 KCV passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear upper suspension arm dust cover split; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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