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Jaguar XJ

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,996 cc

V8 KWCMOT history

V8 KWC is a silver petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 125,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

V8 KWC silver Jaguar Xj – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar Xj, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
125,418 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 KWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 KWC was last recorded at 125,418 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 4,910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,508 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,910 miles
Average per year
5,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,418 miles
  • 2025 – 120,508 miles
  • 2024 – 116,579 miles
  • 2023 – 111,067 miles
  • 2021 – 107,527 miles
  • 2020 – 104,181 miles
  • 2019 – 99,224 miles
  • 2018 – 89,109 miles
  • 2016 – 86,855 miles
  • 2015 – 80,620 miles
  • 2014 – 74,757 miles
  • 2013 – 68,418 miles
  • 2012 – 63,885 miles
  • 2011 – 55,475 miles
  • 2010 – 42,057 miles
  • 2009 – 35,351 miles
  • 2008 – 26,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,418 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,418 miles (+4,910)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    125,418 miles
    Test number
    111708099817
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass120,508 miles (+3,929)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    120,508 miles
    Test number
    213758734574
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,579 miles (+5,512)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    116,579 miles
    Test number
    676886384480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,067 miles (+3,540)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    111,067 miles
    Test number
    290931831790
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass107,527 miles (+3,346)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,527 miles
    Test number
    773600253577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,181 miles (+4,957)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,181 miles
    Test number
    635312150859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,224 miles (+10,115)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,224 miles
    Test number
    474772034895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,109 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    89,109 miles
    Test number
    483382543022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail89,013 miles (+2,158)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,013 miles
    Test number
    783771181346
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative nearside and offside (1.7.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush nearside rear lower suspension arm rear mounting pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush offside rear lower suspension arm rear mounting pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside rear lower suspension arm outer pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass86,855 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    86,855 miles
    Test number
    162136763016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail86,854 miles (+6,234)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,854 miles
    Test number
    743558168863
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail80,620 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,620 miles
    Test number
    265574485127
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing thin

  13. Pass80,620 miles (+5,863)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    80,620 miles
    Test number
    355834585185
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing thin

  14. Pass74,757 miles (+6,339)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,757 miles
    Test number
    538981384119
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteNearside front tyre and both rear tyres slightly damaged outer sidewall
    • NoteNearside rear parking brake cable casing slightly deteriorated

  15. Pass68,418 miles (+120)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    68,418 miles
    Test number
    666848993115
    • NoteNearside front and offside rear tyres have slight damage outer sidewalls

  16. Fail68,298 miles (+4,413)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,298 miles
    Test number
    528940893110
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads worn thin
    • NoteNearside front and offside rear tyres have slight damage outer sidewalls

  17. Pass63,885 miles (+8,410)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    63,885 miles
    Test number
    796160082100
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear brake pads beginning to wear thin
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass55,475 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    55,475 miles
    Test number
    125203081194
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail55,475 miles (+13,418)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,475 miles
    Test number
    746753281142
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass42,057 miles (+6,706)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    42,057 miles
    Test number
    394930390154
    • NoteBoth rear tyres damaged slightly on outer walls
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Fail35,351 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,351 miles
    Test number
    202638269417
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass35,351 miles (+8,901)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    35,351 miles
    Test number
    914518569121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass26,450 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    26,450 miles
    Test number
    952572198194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner raised shoulders
    • NoteFront inner brake pads appear worn low

Questions about V8 KWC

Does V8 KWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 KWC is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 KWC?
The MOT on V8 KWC is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 KWC done?
V8 KWC was recorded at 125,418 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 5,638 miles a year.
Has V8 KWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 KWC has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on V8 KWC 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 KWC find?
V8 KWC passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front nail in tyre, and 3 more.

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