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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 4,196 cc

X8 DPAMOT history

X8 DPA is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 104,697 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2025.

X8 DPA blue Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2025
Mileage
104,697 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 DPA
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
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

X8 DPA was last recorded at 104,697 miles on 11 Mar 2025, 285 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,412 miles · 2 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
285 miles
Average per year
3,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,697 miles
  • 2024 – 104,412 miles
  • 2023 – 103,817 miles
  • 2022 – 102,365 miles
  • 2021 – 101,082 miles
  • 2020 – 100,096 miles
  • 2019 – 98,693 miles
  • 2018 – 98,011 miles
  • 2017 – 96,409 miles
  • 2016 – 95,489 miles
  • 2015 – 94,112 miles
  • 2014 – 91,266 miles
  • 2013 – 87,675 miles
  • 2012 – 84,518 miles
  • 2011 – 80,920 miles
  • 2010 – 75,440 miles
  • 2009 – 68,570 miles
  • 2008 – 56,994 miles
  • 2007 – 47,836 miles
  • 2006 – 31,294 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail104,697 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Slight Play in rear driveshafts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Slight Play In rear Wheels

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail104,697 miles (+285)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,697 miles
    Test number
    110081667213
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass104,412 miles (+595)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    104,412 miles
    Test number
    831573919318
    • AdvisoryBoth Outer sills rusting
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills rusting (Front)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass103,817 miles (+1,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    103,817 miles
    Test number
    499707913896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass102,365 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    102,365 miles
    Test number
    637078956979
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySlight Play in rear driveshafts
  5. Fail102,365 miles (+1,283)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,365 miles
    Test number
    474734416666
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySlight Play in rear driveshafts
  6. Pass101,082 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,082 miles
    Test number
    186486315765
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight Play In rear Wheels
  7. Fail101,082 miles (+986)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,082 miles
    Test number
    645047052216
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight Play In rear Wheels
  8. Pass100,096 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    100,096 miles
    Test number
    373122570521
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Fail100,096 miles (+1,403)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,096 miles
    Test number
    338939446151
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass98,693 miles (+682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,693 miles
    Test number
    892938526132
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front Diff Rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass98,011 miles (+1,602)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    98,011 miles
    Test number
    764096934677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,409 miles (+920)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    96,409 miles
    Test number
    269861600691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,489 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,489 miles
    Test number
    119270024370
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Fail95,489 miles (+1,377)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,489 miles
    Test number
    293576262444
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arches/sills (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil cooler insecure
  15. Pass94,112 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    94,112 miles
    Test number
    898947265194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail94,110 miles (+2,844)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,110 miles
    Test number
    208089255452
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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. Pass91,266 miles (+3,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    91,266 miles
    Test number
    659787364119
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass87,675 miles (+3,157)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    87,675 miles
    Test number
    555068323179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,518 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,518 miles
    Test number
    159490662477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail84,446 miles (+3,526)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,446 miles
    Test number
    959865542092
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Pass80,920 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    80,920 miles
    Test number
    206016561032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail80,885 miles (+5,445)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,885 miles
    Test number
    359513861072
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
  23. Pass75,440 miles (+6,870)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    75,440 miles
    Test number
    813237450089
    • NoteAirbag light on.
    • NoteEngine managment light on.
  24. Pass68,570 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    68,570 miles
    Test number
    771110359051
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low on inner edge
    • NoteEngine management light on
  25. Fail68,570 miles (+11,576)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,570 miles
    Test number
    164400659029
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low on inner edge
    • NoteEngine management light on
  26. Pass56,994 miles (+9,158)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    56,994 miles
    Test number
    232684068043
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low
    • NotePlay in offside front upper suspension bush
  27. Pass47,836 miles (+16,542)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    47,836 miles
    Test number
    882025397024
    • NoteAir bag light on
  28. Pass31,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,294 miles
    Test number
    762161986053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 DPA

Does X8 DPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X8 DPA expired on 11 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X8 DPA?
The MOT on X8 DPA expired on 11 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X8 DPA done?
X8 DPA was recorded at 104,697 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2025, an average of 3,869 miles a year.
Has X8 DPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 DPA has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on X8 DPA 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 DPA find?
X8 DPA failed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2025 with 4 major defects: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; horn not working; nearside front service brake excessively binding, and 1 more.

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