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Jaguar XKR

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 4,196 cc

X8 ARDMOT history

X8 ARD is a blue petrol Jaguar XKR first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 118,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
118,410 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 ARD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XKR
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 ARD was last recorded at 118,410 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,369 miles · 16 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
4,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,410 miles
  • 2019 – 118,106 miles
  • 2017 – 114,748 miles
  • 2016 – 109,383 miles
  • 2015 – 98,433 miles
  • 2014 – 92,824 miles
  • 2013 – 88,908 miles
  • 2012 – 77,732 miles
  • 2011 – 74,390 miles
  • 2010 – 68,497 miles
  • 2009 – 64,285 miles
  • 2008 – 55,945 miles
  • 2007 – 45,846 miles
  • 2006 – 35,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,410 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear accident damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass118,410 miles (+41)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    118,410 miles
    Test number
    730861792209
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail118,369 miles (+263)3 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,369 miles
    Test number
    577155841469
    • 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))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass118,106 miles (+3,358)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,106 miles
    Test number
    774031345064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Play in hubs

  4. Pass114,748 miles (+67)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    114,748 miles
    Test number
    883656394468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear accident damage

  5. Fail114,681 miles (+5,298)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,681 miles
    Test number
    195640285961
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear accident damage

  6. Pass109,383 miles (+10,950)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    109,383 miles
    Test number
    299646302861
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency on lower limit.
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  7. Pass98,433 miles (+5,609)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    98,433 miles
    Test number
    305060195139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,824 miles (+3,916)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    92,824 miles
    Test number
    628576194161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    88,908 miles
    Test number
    405797073107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,908 miles (+11,176)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,908 miles
    Test number
    818766973191
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass77,732 miles (+23)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    77,732 miles
    Test number
    537808092185
    • NoteEngine warning light on

  12. Fail77,709 miles (+3,319)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,709 miles
    Test number
    559625292186
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine warning light on

  13. Pass74,390 miles (+5,893)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    74,390 miles
    Test number
    757322191157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNoise from o/s/r of vehicle

  14. Pass68,497 miles (+4,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    68,497 miles
    Test number
    853321300265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass64,285 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    64,285 miles
    Test number
    390750589136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,247 miles (+8,302)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,247 miles
    Test number
    980974479139
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded on inner brake surface

  17. Pass55,945 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    55,945 miles
    Test number
    344613888155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail55,945 miles (+10,099)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,945 miles
    Test number
    693413688110
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass45,846 miles (+10,449)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,846 miles
    Test number
    674744967071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,397 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,397 miles
    Test number
    103626666424
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X8 ARD

Does X8 ARD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 ARD is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 ARD?
The MOT on X8 ARD is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 ARD done?
X8 ARD was recorded at 118,410 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 4,121 miles a year.
Has X8 ARD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 ARD has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on X8 ARD 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 X8 ARD find?
X8 ARD passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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