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L2 PLD

1993 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,051 mi
Last recorded74,051 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Sovereign106,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 PLD
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 74,051 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER ARCH/SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 71,762 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 68,734 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 68,727 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2022 68,685 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 67,844 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 64,876 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 55,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spot on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

steering rack mountings has slight play

Pass 25 May 2018 45,804 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 May 2018 45,798 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2017 42,744 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 42,737 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 41,544 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 39,162 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 35,096 miles

Oil leak

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front upper and lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated/worn

Pass 8 Mar 2013 30,438 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 30,151 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 30,148 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 30,055 miles

slight wear in n/s/f top wishbone bush

vehicle starting to rust underside

Pass 24 Jul 2008 30,052 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 30,052 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2007 29,909 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 29,768 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 29,768 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Sovereign?

Based on 21,315 MOT tests across 2,301 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
2,100
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 998
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 614
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 518
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 347
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 333
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L2 PLD is a 1993 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 106,358 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Sovereign fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L2 PLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Sovereign typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 33 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L2 PLD registered?

L2 PLD is a 1993 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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