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29 LOB

2008 Jaguar Xj

Gold Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,583 mi
Last recorded58,583 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration29 LOB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 58,583 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 54,974 miles

Nearside Rear track rod bar bush boots split

Offside Rear track rod bar bush boots split

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 52,041 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 49,474 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 46,225 miles

both fuel tank straps are corroding

Pass 2 Nov 2020 43,161 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 42,783 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 42,032 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 42,032 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 41,719 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 37,201 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 32,074 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 25,598 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 18,536 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 15,763 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2013 15,763 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 12,838 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2011 8,899 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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29 LOB is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Gold with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 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 29 LOB, 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 18 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 29 LOB registered?

29 LOB is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 July 2008.

Is 29 LOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 29 LOB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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