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5909 XJ

2008 Jaguar Xj

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

165,731 mi
Last recorded165,731 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5909 XJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 165,731 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 162,042 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 155,574 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 149,408 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 136,851 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2020 132,081 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 124,283 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 115,839 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 115,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 108,146 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 99,673 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 86,547 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 75,802 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 61,983 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 48,950 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 32,918 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on outer wall

Fail 7 Mar 2011 32,917 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre cut on outer wall

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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5909 XJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 5909 XJ, 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 5909 XJ registered?

5909 XJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is 5909 XJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5909 XJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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