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AO03 WDT

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,037 mi
Last recorded112,037 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 WDT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 112,037 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 107,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 103,112 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 100,298 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 96,488 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 95,941 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 95,940 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 95,087 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 95,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2019 92,893 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 91,110 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2018 91,110 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 87,368 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 72,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 72,261 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 47,708 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 47,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 46,566 miles

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

both rear brake discs are heavily pitted on the inner face

the nearside front tyre has started to perish

Fail 15 Jul 2014 46,559 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear brake discs are heavily pitted on the inner face

the nearside front tyre has started to perish

warning light on dash

Pass 17 Jul 2013 45,651 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 45,651 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 44,736 miles

All four brake hose metal pipes are corroded slightly.

N/s/f tyre was underinflated.

N/s/r suspension unit weaping fluid slightly.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 44,040 miles

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

fuel tank strap corroded

rear brake discs corroded inside

uderbody covered in plastics

Pass 13 Jul 2010 42,851 miles

both rear brake discs are pitted on the inner edges

the nearside rear tyre is worn to 2.5mm tread depth

Pass 12 Jul 2009 41,014 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 39,732 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 37,409 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 35,313 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AO03 WDT is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO03 WDT, 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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AO03 WDT is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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