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Jaguar XJ

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 3,248 cc

X78 EROMOT history

X78 ERO is a silver petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 24 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 100,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
100,607 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X78 ERO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
24 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X78 ERO was last recorded at 100,607 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 1,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,016 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,591 miles
Average per year
2,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,607 miles
  • 2025 – 99,016 miles
  • 2024 – 97,926 miles
  • 2023 – 96,841 miles
  • 2022 – 96,071 miles
  • 2021 – 94,924 miles
  • 2020 – 94,011 miles
  • 2019 – 92,662 miles
  • 2018 – 89,743 miles
  • 2017 – 85,536 miles
  • 2016 – 80,981 miles
  • 2015 – 73,998 miles
  • 2013 – 63,267 miles
  • 2012 – 61,734 miles
  • 2011 – 59,590 miles
  • 2010 – 57,665 miles
  • 2009 – 55,667 miles
  • 2008 – 52,924 miles
  • 2007 – 49,515 miles
  • 2006 – 46,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,607 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame front bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame front bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,607 miles (+1,591)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    100,607 miles
    Test number
    891087195710
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass99,016 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    99,016 miles
    Test number
    294380831806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail99,008 miles (+10)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,008 miles
    Test number
    635822456757
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail98,998 miles (+1,072)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,998 miles
    Test number
    927182256257
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass97,926 miles (+1,085)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    97,926 miles
    Test number
    629078298368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,841 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    96,841 miles
    Test number
    280780311819
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail96,820 miles (+749)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,820 miles
    Test number
    964476394035
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements background overprinting and delaminated (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements background overprinting and delaminated (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass96,071 miles (+1,147)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,071 miles
    Test number
    455884524713
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass94,924 miles (+913)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,924 miles
    Test number
    955247138376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,011 miles (+88)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    94,011 miles
    Test number
    691786665804
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail93,923 miles (+1,261)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,923 miles
    Test number
    688586097049
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass92,662 miles (+2,919)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    92,662 miles
    Test number
    201158262605
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished and close to wearbars
    • AdvisoryCorrosion forming around both bottom armas
    • AdvisoryCorrosion forming around rear subframe

  13. Pass89,743 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    89,743 miles
    Test number
    168801497077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion center (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail89,743 miles (+4,207)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,743 miles
    Test number
    255961935418
    • FailureCentral Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion center (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass85,536 miles (+4,555)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    85,536 miles
    Test number
    575997422040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass80,981 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    80,981 miles
    Test number
    435550326928
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame front bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail80,981 miles (+6,983)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,981 miles
    Test number
    620832095726
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame front bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass73,998 miles (+10,731)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    73,998 miles
    Test number
    287498825092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  19. Pass63,267 miles (+1,533)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    63,267 miles
    Test number
    328069143457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,734 miles (+2,144)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    61,734 miles
    Test number
    447202762251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,590 miles (+1,925)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    59,590 miles
    Test number
    799376331224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,665 miles (+1,998)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    57,665 miles
    Test number
    143994240280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,667 miles (+2,743)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    55,667 miles
    Test number
    601456849216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,924 miles (+3,409)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    52,924 miles
    Test number
    780643558273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,515 miles (+2,767)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    49,515 miles
    Test number
    220828447285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    46,748 miles
    Test number
    174580356281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X78 ERO

Does X78 ERO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X78 ERO is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X78 ERO?
The MOT on X78 ERO is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X78 ERO done?
X78 ERO was recorded at 100,607 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 2,742 miles a year.
Has X78 ERO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X78 ERO has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2025.
Has the mileage on X78 ERO 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 X78 ERO find?
X78 ERO passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front coil spring corroded both nearside and offside; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.

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