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AV03 WHZ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,725 mi
Last recorded71,725 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 WHZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 71,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front suspension sub frame/suspension components surface corroded.

fuel tank straps corroded.

nearside rear drop link rubbers deteriated - cracked

nearside rear suspension stabilizer arm - inner/outer bushes deteriated -cracked

offside rear drop link rubbers deteriated - cracked

offside rear suspension stabilizer arm -inner/outer bushes deteriated - cracked

rear suspension sub frame/suspension components surface corroded.

Fail 28 Nov 2025 71,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front suspension sub frame/suspension components surface corroded.

fuel tank straps corroded.

nearside rear drop link rubbers deteriated - cracked

nearside rear suspension stabilizer arm - inner/outer bushes deteriated -cracked

offside rear drop link rubbers deteriated - cracked

offside rear suspension stabilizer arm -inner/outer bushes deteriated - cracked

rear suspension sub frame/suspension components surface corroded.

Pass 20 Nov 2024 70,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

front suspension sub frame/suspension components surface corroded

fuel tank straps surface corroded

rear suspension sub frame/suspension components surface corroded.

Pass 27 Nov 2023 68,674 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))

front suspension sub frame /suspension components surface corroded

fuel tank straps surface corroded

rear brake pads starting to wear low

rear suspension sub frame/suspension components surface corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 66,657 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front suspension sub frame/suspension components surface corroded

fuel tank straps surface corroded

rear suspension sub frame/suspension components surface corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2022 66,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front suspension sub frame/suspension components surface corroded

fuel tank straps surface corroded

rear suspension sub frame/suspension components surface corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2021 65,179 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))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 65,176 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 62,544 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))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 61,070 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 60,609 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 58,223 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 55,745 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 54,326 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 49,715 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 49,715 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 48,328 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre treads worn near 1.6 mm legal limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

offside front tyre inner tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 45,975 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 45,962 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 42,413 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 41,618 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 36,844 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 28,888 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 28,888 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 24,837 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 19,767 miles

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

o/s/f brake hose ends corroding.

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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AV03 WHZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV03 WHZ, 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 AV03 WHZ registered?

AV03 WHZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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