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AY53 LRO

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

174,888 mi
Last recorded174,888 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 LRO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 174,888 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 173,330 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 173,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2024 171,545 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2024 171,542 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 167,844 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 160,568 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 153,917 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 150,316 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear no plates starting to fade.

front to rear brake lines slightly corroded in places as are front hybrid lines.

ns washer pattern slightly poor.

pas fluid on min.

Pass 20 Feb 2019 140,039 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted, obscuring view of some components.

Handbrake return spring missing from offside rear caliper

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 129,955 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 22 Feb 2018 129,955 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 24 Feb 2017 121,175 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Wiper rubber split but still clearing screen

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Upper wishbone joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 121,174 miles

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Wiper rubber split but still clearing screen

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Upper wishbone joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 112,186 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 112,185 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 101,635 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 101,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 92,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2014 92,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 81,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2013 81,753 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

offside front tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 25 Feb 2012 71,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 61,096 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 52,780 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 26 Jan 2009 46,504 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 35,016 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 26,745 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 26,745 miles

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

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

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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AY53 LRO is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AY53 LRO, 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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AY53 LRO is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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