BU08 GVT

2008 JAGUAR — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
JAGUAR
Year
2008
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
2720 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
3 December 2026 (172 days away)
Last recorded mileage
19,284 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 67/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2008 Jaguar has 16 MOT tests on record with a 94% pass rate and 19,284 miles. However, a significant 5-year gap in MOT history and recurring brake advisories warrant careful investigation.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual usage, averaging only 3,719 miles per year, with a notable 5-year gap in MOT history (2014-2019) that requires clarification.

Things to check

  • MOT history shows a 5-year gap (2014-2019) with no recorded tests.
  • Recurring brake advisories (Nov 2024, Dec 2025) suggest potential wear.
  • Extremely low annual mileage (3,719 mi/yr) for an 18-year-old diesel Jaguar.
  • Community-reported high-risk faults (fuel pump, electrical, timing chain/water pump) align with recurring advisories.

Working in its favour

  • Clean MOT pass record with no failures recorded across 7 tests.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (3,719 mi/yr) suggests light use.
  • No dangerous defects or major failures recorded in the MOT history.
  • Valid MOT until December 2026, offering immediate peace of mind.

Mileage history

May 2011: 19,284 mi PASSMay 2011: 19,284 mi FAILMay 2012: 23,103 mi PASSMay 2013: 26,307 mi PASSMay 2014: 30,878 mi PASSMay 2015: 35,078 mi PASSMay 2016: 38,964 mi PASSMay 2017: 42,872 mi PASSMay 2018: 46,639 mi PASSMay 2019: 49,426 mi PASSNov 2020: 53,142 mi PASSNov 2021: 55,631 mi PASSDec 2022: 58,542 mi PASSNov 2023: 60,944 mi PASSNov 2024: 63,906 mi PASSDec 2025: 66,720 mi PASS67k43k19kMay 2011Dec 2025

MOT test history — 15/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2011 PASS 19,284 mi None recorded
May 2011 FAIL 19,284 mi
PRS Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
May 2012 PASS 23,103 mi None recorded
May 2013 PASS 26,307 mi
USER ENTERED unable to obtain emissions reading vehicle too clean
May 2014 PASS 30,878 mi
USER ENTERED rear tyres wearing low at centre
USER ENTERED front tyres wearing at inner shoulder
May 2015 PASS 35,078 mi None recorded
May 2016 PASS 38,964 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
May 2017 PASS 42,872 mi None recorded
May 2018 PASS 46,639 mi None recorded
May 2019 PASS 49,426 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nov 2020 PASS 53,142 mi None recorded
Nov 2021 PASS 55,631 mi None recorded
Dec 2022 PASS 58,542 mi None recorded
Nov 2023 PASS 60,944 mi None recorded
Nov 2024 PASS 63,906 mi
MINOR Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both inner horizontal (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Dec 2025 PASS 66,720 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU08 GVT, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.