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AD03 YLH

2003 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

197,077 mi
Last recorded197,077 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 YLH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 197,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 190,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 184,605 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 178,256 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear both rear link arms rubbers damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2022 170,104 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 170,104 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 163,289 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 158,404 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 158,404 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 148,889 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 140,305 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 129,935 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 129,935 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 119,241 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 109,548 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 109,548 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 98,631 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 89,602 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 82,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 74,167 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 63,307 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 54,253 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 54,077 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 44,719 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 33,770 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 29,530 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 29,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to see brake pads

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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AD03 YLH is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 80,834 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 Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD03 YLH, 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 23 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD03 YLH registered?

AD03 YLH is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is AD03 YLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 YLH shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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