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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 3,995 cc

X789 MKMMOT history

X789 MKM is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 16 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 135,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

X789 MKM blue Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
135,700 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X789 MKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
16 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X789 MKM was last recorded at 135,700 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 5,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,697 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,003 miles
Average per year
2,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,700 miles
  • 2025 – 130,697 miles
  • 2024 – 126,786 miles
  • 2023 – 124,174 miles
  • 2022 – 121,273 miles
  • 2021 – 117,784 miles
  • 2019 – 115,964 miles
  • 2018 – 115,267 miles
  • 2017 – 114,416 miles
  • 2016 – 114,186 miles
  • 2015 – 113,458 miles
  • 2014 – 112,752 miles
  • 2013 – 111,369 miles
  • 2012 – 109,251 miles
  • 2011 – 105,031 miles
  • 2010 – 98,606 miles
  • 2009 – 96,331 miles
  • 2008 – 93,322 miles
  • 2007 – 87,887 miles
  • 2006 – 86,233 miles
  • 2005 – 82,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,700 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryO/s/f seat belt buckle casing slightly damaged
  • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre low on inner edge

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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Rear tyres perished

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

31 tests since 7 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,700 miles (+5,003)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    135,700 miles
    Test number
    209227157689
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f seat belt buckle casing slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre low on inner edge

  2. Pass130,697 miles (+3,911)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    130,697 miles
    Test number
    489486536786
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral light corrosion under vehicle

  3. Pass126,786 miles (+2,612)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    126,786 miles
    Test number
    203247967578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,174 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    124,174 miles
    Test number
    314422609685
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill rusty
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  5. Fail124,150 miles (+2,877)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,150 miles
    Test number
    109264171005
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill rusty
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  6. Pass121,273 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    121,273 miles
    Test number
    246144532076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  7. Fail121,273 miles (+3,489)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,273 miles
    Test number
    399840163010
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  8. Pass117,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    117,784 miles
    Test number
    321142943001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail117,784 miles (+1,820)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,784 miles
    Test number
    901370925172
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass115,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,964 miles
    Test number
    121956222570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail115,964 miles (+697)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,964 miles
    Test number
    485121975745
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass115,267 miles (+851)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    115,267 miles
    Test number
    749916625588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass114,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    114,416 miles
    Test number
    855333251278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail114,416 miles (+230)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,416 miles
    Test number
    591058087399
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass114,186 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    114,186 miles
    Test number
    599668720464
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  16. Fail114,171 miles (+713)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,171 miles
    Test number
    704097726112
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  17. Pass113,458 miles (+706)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    113,458 miles
    Test number
    827183045194
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish

  18. Pass112,752 miles (+1,383)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    112,752 miles
    Test number
    477367634159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass111,369 miles (+2,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    111,369 miles
    Test number
    295038933448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass109,251 miles (+1)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    109,251 miles
    Test number
    238240562455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre side wall cuts
    • NoteOffside front tyre side wall cracks

  21. Fail109,250 miles (+4,219)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,250 miles
    Test number
    586108452128
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre side wall cuts
    • NoteOffside front tyre side wall cracks

  22. Pass105,031 miles (+53)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    105,031 miles
    Test number
    718449521124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside front tyre side wall cuts and both rear tyres as well
    • NoteOffside front and nearside front floor pans corroded

  23. Fail104,978 miles (+6,372)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,978 miles
    Test number
    215926421497
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside front tyre side wall cuts and both rear tyres as well
    • NoteOffside front and nearside front floor pans corroded

  24. Pass98,606 miles (+1)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    98,606 miles
    Test number
    852393430140
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNearside front floor pan corroded
    • NoteOffside front floor pan corroded

  25. Fail98,605 miles (+2,274)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,605 miles
    Test number
    370591430167
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNearside front floor pan corroded
    • NoteOffside front floor pan corroded

  26. Pass96,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    96,331 miles
    Test number
    630830039282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail96,331 miles (+3,009)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,331 miles
    Test number
    802220939261
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass93,322 miles (+5,435)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    93,322 miles
    Test number
    572993338232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  29. Pass87,887 miles (+1,654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    87,887 miles
    Test number
    180326637293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  30. Pass86,233 miles (+3,989)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    86,233 miles
    Test number
    521427336216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass82,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    82,244 miles
    Test number
    212910155277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X789 MKM

Does X789 MKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X789 MKM is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X789 MKM?
The MOT on X789 MKM is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X789 MKM done?
X789 MKM was recorded at 135,700 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 2,555 miles a year.
Has X789 MKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X789 MKM has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on X789 MKM 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 X789 MKM find?
X789 MKM passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; o/s/f seat belt buckle casing slightly damaged; o/s/f tyre low on inner edge.

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