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BD52 LDA

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,003 mi
Last recorded87,003 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 LDA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 87,003 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 87,000 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 85,206 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 83,784 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 83,784 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 82,430 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 82,430 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 79,394 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner and outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 77,163 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 77,161 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tie bar outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 73,031 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 69,931 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 65,972 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 63,396 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 60,539 miles

Engine cover cover fitted

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

Undertray cover fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2014 57,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2014 57,227 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 52,537 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 49,788 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 45,423 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 40,539 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 36,044 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 30,955 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 26,582 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 20,745 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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BD52 LDA is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD52 LDA, 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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BD52 LDA is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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