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AR08 SDR

2013 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,325 mi
Last recorded94,325 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Jaguar Xj62,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR08 SDR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 94,325 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 85,841 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 85,841 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 76,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 76,467 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 65,285 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 65,284 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 52,571 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 39,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 31,730 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 31,730 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 29,780 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 28,822 miles

This vehicle passed the emissions test no print out was produced due to clean emissions

Pass 17 Jul 2017 24,902 miles

Vehicle passed emission test no print out produced due to low emission output

Pass 19 Jul 2016 20,908 miles

Emissions tested and passed no print out produced due to low emission output

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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AR08 SDR is a 2013 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 62,234 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 AR08 SDR, 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 13 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AR08 SDR registered?

AR08 SDR is a 2013 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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