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28 MR

2007 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests43 (35 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate81.4%

Mileage

80,551 mi
Last recorded80,551 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Jaguar Xj74,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration28 MR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

35 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 80,551 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 80,274 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 79,482 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 79,124 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 79,085 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 79,441 miles

Front Headlamp insecure Headlight bowls rusty & retaining rings crumbling (4.1.1 (c))

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Outriggers & marked area's rusty & holed both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Mounting brackets on axle thin & very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Turret & spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Turret & spring mounting area badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Cracked screen (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Door mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush splitting & out of mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Mounting brackets on axle thin & very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Bump stop mounts & general chassis condition (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Metal pipes on rear axle loose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play Propshaft has excessive lift at transfer box (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Very poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump very rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe across front cross member (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Propshaft excessive backlash/worn drivetrain

Pass 20 Jul 2023 78,000 miles

Front Both trackrod ends very rusty

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension components all rusty

Offside Front & Rear Level sensor brackets rusty & poor

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 77,979 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Both trackrod ends very rusty

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension components all rusty

Offside Front & Rear Level sensor brackets rusty & poor

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 79,130 miles

Chassis general condition rusty & poor

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged View to rear ok (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust flange joint poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2022 77,294 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear height sensor metal brackets weak

Pass 21 Dec 2021 78,735 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 75,973 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 78,521 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 78,491 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember & chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 74,234 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer joint boots split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer joint boots split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 78,210 miles

Exhaust rusty & poor

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 70,233 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 77,337 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 66,374 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 76,645 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 64,583 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 75,955 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 61,296 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 74,628 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 58,300 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 70,909 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 55,327 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 55,306 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 69,107 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 69,104 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 May 2013 52,216 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 63,669 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 63,662 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,971 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 56,680 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 56,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2011 46,365 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 51,737 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 42,771 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 40,371 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 37,799 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 31,246 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 27,039 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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28 MR is a 2007 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.4%.

Across all 2007 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 74,243 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 28 MR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 19 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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28 MR is a 2007 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 December 2007.

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