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83 RJ

2003 Jaguar Xjr

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

124,482 mi
Last recorded124,482 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xjr86,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration83 RJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 124,482 miles

Nearside Front Head lamp levelling sensor cracked.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Misting (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Misting (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear bush dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 122,455 miles

Nearside Front Head lamp levelling sensor cracked

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel tank strap rusted

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 122,455 miles

Nearside Front Head lamp levelling sensor cracked

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel tank strap rusted

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 119,654 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 119,654 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt toe arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt toe arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 117,771 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 117,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 116,546 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 115,680 miles

Both head lamp lenses in poor condition.

Pass 26 Nov 2019 115,298 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 113,730 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 113,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing inner and outer bushs (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 108,962 miles

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

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

both headlight lenses slightly deteriated

parking brake pads wearing low

Fail 9 Feb 2017 108,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both headlight lenses slightly deteriated

parking brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Feb 2016 106,486 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES CORRODED

Pass 10 Feb 2015 103,051 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 94,734 miles

handbrake pads on limit

Pass 16 May 2012 79,488 miles

EML light on dash

Fail 16 May 2012 79,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2011 71,962 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 65,411 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 37,381 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 49,140 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 49,111 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside tyre perishing on sidewall

offside tyre perishing in tread

Pass 24 Apr 2007 44,099 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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83 RJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xjr in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 86,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 83 RJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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83 RJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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