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BC03 RSV

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,037 mi
Last recorded77,037 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 RSV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 77,037 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 75,557 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 72,718 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 69,555 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 67,098 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 65,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn airbag strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various dust covers deteriorated @ rear suspension

Pass 29 Oct 2019 63,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle-Rear Pipe. Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Various Rear Suspension Joint Boots Deteriated But Functional

Pass 26 Oct 2018 60,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Various Suspension Rubber Protective Boots Deteriated But Still Functional

Fail 25 Oct 2018 60,284 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Various Suspension Rubber Protective Boots Deteriated But Still Functional

Pass 2 Nov 2017 56,273 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 55,821 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 55,772 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 55,186 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 54,326 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 53,694 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 53,253 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 52,088 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 52,036 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 43,788 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 35,974 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 27,933 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 20,505 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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BC03 RSV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 BC03 RSV, 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 BC03 RSV registered?

BC03 RSV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is BC03 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC03 RSV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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