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BD03 VBV

2003 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

63,661 mi
Last recorded63,661 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 VBV
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 63,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 52,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 48,066 miles

Offside Outer sill slightly corroded

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 48,059 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Outer sill slightly corroded

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

Pass 23 May 2023 46,707 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 45,793 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened plastic housing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 45,261 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 44,647 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 43,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust coroded

fuel filler neck coroded

Pass 11 Jun 2018 42,512 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 41,490 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 40,259 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 38,900 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 37,201 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 35,185 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,862 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 30,445 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 27,858 miles

advise perish cracks on n/s rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2009 26,095 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 22,245 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 19,694 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 17,496 miles

nail in tyre

How Reliable is the Jaguar X-type?

Based on 1,912,556 MOT tests across 119,397 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
119,397
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,516
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38,107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31,691
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30,052
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BD03 VBV is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 73,025 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar X-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,260 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD03 VBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar X-type typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar X-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD03 VBV registered?

BD03 VBV is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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