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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 4,196 cc

V8 RLAMOT history

V8 RLA is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 30 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 55,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

V8 RLA blue Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
55,433 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 RLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 RLA was last recorded at 55,433 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,138 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
295 miles
Average per year
2,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,433 miles
  • 2025 – 55,138 miles
  • 2024 – 54,483 miles
  • 2023 – 53,130 miles
  • 2022 – 51,628 miles
  • 2021 – 49,700 miles
  • 2020 – 49,255 miles
  • 2019 – 48,607 miles
  • 2018 – 45,139 miles
  • 2017 – 43,518 miles
  • 2016 – 41,198 miles
  • 2015 – 40,105 miles
  • 2014 – 39,222 miles
  • 2013 – 36,709 miles
  • 2012 – 33,609 miles
  • 2011 – 29,750 miles
  • 2010 – 22,985 miles
  • 2009 – 18,754 miles
  • 2008 – 13,907 miles
  • 2007 – 7,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,433 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,433 miles (+295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    55,433 miles
    Test number
    947377004106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass55,138 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    55,138 miles
    Test number
    321684251992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail55,136 miles (+653)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,136 miles
    Test number
    954324736548
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass54,483 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    54,483 miles
    Test number
    429367420939
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail54,472 miles (+1,342)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,472 miles
    Test number
    637755448410
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass53,130 miles (+1,502)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    53,130 miles
    Test number
    295108444274
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass51,628 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    51,628 miles
    Test number
    608480650867
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail51,616 miles (+1,916)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,616 miles
    Test number
    791905275892
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass49,700 miles (+445)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    49,700 miles
    Test number
    931018030418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,255 miles (+648)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    49,255 miles
    Test number
    874338315002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,607 miles (+3,468)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    48,607 miles
    Test number
    173569510678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,139 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    45,139 miles
    Test number
    146017668476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail45,127 miles (+1,609)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,127 miles
    Test number
    149490976010
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroded

  14. Pass43,518 miles (+2,320)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    43,518 miles
    Test number
    526747024494
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass41,198 miles (+1,093)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,198 miles
    Test number
    991739370525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,105 miles (+883)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,105 miles
    Test number
    916588155035
    • 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)

  17. Pass39,222 miles (+2,513)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,222 miles
    Test number
    297336764005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,709 miles (+3,100)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,709 miles
    Test number
    426866363099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,609 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    33,609 miles
    Test number
    939542912082
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail33,609 miles (+3,859)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,609 miles
    Test number
    406492612011
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass29,750 miles (+6,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    29,750 miles
    Test number
    939851521050
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass22,985 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    22,985 miles
    Test number
    110025720006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteBoth rear suspension joints/lower hubs have slight play in a bush ADVISE ONLY

  23. Fail22,985 miles (+4,231)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,985 miles
    Test number
    972305420051
    • Repaired at testOffside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteBoth rear suspension joints/lower hubs have slight play in a bush ADVISE ONLY

  24. Pass18,754 miles (+4,847)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    18,754 miles
    Test number
    561357139099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,907 miles (+6,855)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    13,907 miles
    Test number
    583341798068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass7,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    7,052 miles
    Test number
    591709987063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 RLA

Does V8 RLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 RLA is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 RLA?
The MOT on V8 RLA is valid until 29 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 RLA done?
V8 RLA was recorded at 55,433 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 2,502 miles a year.
Has V8 RLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 RLA has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V8 RLA 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 RLA find?
V8 RLA passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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