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Jaguar XJ

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,720 cc

Y31 DESMOT history

Y31 DES is a blue diesel Jaguar XJ first used on 27 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 70,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

Y31 DES blue Jaguar Xj – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar Xj, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
70,489 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y31 DES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y31 DES was last recorded at 70,489 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 4,543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,946 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,543 miles
Average per year
3,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,489 miles
  • 2025 – 65,946 miles
  • 2024 – 62,232 miles
  • 2023 – 59,191 miles
  • 2022 – 57,150 miles
  • 2021 – 55,987 miles
  • 2020 – 55,128 miles
  • 2019 – 53,624 miles
  • 2018 – 51,348 miles
  • 2017 – 48,544 miles
  • 2016 – 46,109 miles
  • 2015 – 44,527 miles
  • 2014 – 42,022 miles
  • 2013 – 37,414 miles
  • 2012 – 33,611 miles
  • 2011 – 28,520 miles
  • 2010 – 22,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,489 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at front of front joiner [drivers floor]

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at calliper end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at inner bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in front of drivers view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe ,at joiner [limited viability because of floor cover]

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to flexi hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,489 miles (+4,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    70,489 miles
    Test number
    720887383813
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass65,946 miles (+3,714)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    65,946 miles
    Test number
    240126479926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,232 miles (+3,041)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    62,232 miles
    Test number
    400980506372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,191 miles (+2,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    59,191 miles
    Test number
    281020242793
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass57,150 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    57,150 miles
    Test number
    413791254891
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in front of drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at front of front joiner [drivers floor] (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at calliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail57,148 miles (+1,161)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,148 miles
    Test number
    126097336168
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear of rear joiner [at front of fuel tank] (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at calliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in front of drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at front of front joiner [drivers floor] (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at calliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass55,987 miles (+859)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    55,987 miles
    Test number
    318408642846
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass55,128 miles (+1,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    55,128 miles
    Test number
    518661361373
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted limiting access to some components
  9. Pass53,624 miles (+15)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    53,624 miles
    Test number
    576634576744
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe ,at joiner [limited viability because of floor cover] (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm ,front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted limiting acess to some components
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre outer sidewall has slight cut/damage ,but no cords exposed
  10. Fail53,609 miles (+2,261)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,609 miles
    Test number
    507661200483
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe ,at joiner [limited viability because of floor cover] (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm ,front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted limiting acess to some components
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre outer sidewall has slight cut/damage ,but no cords exposed
  11. Pass51,348 miles (+2,804)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    51,348 miles
    Test number
    199016161950
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components
  12. Pass48,544 miles (+2,435)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    48,544 miles
    Test number
    470969249477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Osr seat belt slightly slow to return
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  13. Pass46,109 miles (+1,582)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    46,109 miles
    Test number
    530327068655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,527 miles (+2,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    44,527 miles
    Test number
    188472052645
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays restrict full inspection
  15. Pass42,022 miles (+4,608)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    42,022 miles
    Test number
    145395354285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  16. Pass37,414 miles (+3,803)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,414 miles
    Test number
    389782753213
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass33,611 miles (+5,091)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    33,611 miles
    Test number
    399489142261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    28,520 miles
    Test number
    399282551286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail28,520 miles (+6,511)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,520 miles
    Test number
    638652951201
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWiper rubers split
  20. Pass22,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    22,009 miles
    Test number
    830626450206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y31 DES

Does Y31 DES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y31 DES is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y31 DES?
The MOT on Y31 DES is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y31 DES done?
Y31 DES was recorded at 70,489 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 3,066 miles a year.
Has Y31 DES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y31 DES has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on Y31 DES 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 Y31 DES find?
Y31 DES passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin inner.

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