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AD53 OAA

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,837 mi
Last recorded129,837 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 OAA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 129,837 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 129,379 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 128,886 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 128,503 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 127,701 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 126,370 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 120,698 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 113,669 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 108,469 miles

Oil leak From rear diff.

Fail 28 Nov 2017 108,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak From rear diff.

Pass 28 Nov 2016 100,416 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 94,731 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Dec 2014 82,618 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 82,617 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 65,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2013 65,118 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 49,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2012 49,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 42,869 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 38,648 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 34,838 miles

stone chips to screen

unable to see brake pads

Pass 10 Dec 2008 27,478 miles

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

unable to see brake pads

Pass 13 Dec 2007 23,331 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

both rear tyres on 3mm

front tyres wearing on inner edges

unable to see brake pads

Pass 20 Dec 2006 18,734 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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AD53 OAA is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AD53 OAA, 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.

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What year was AD53 OAA registered?

AD53 OAA is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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