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BD52 NDV

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

119,109 mi
Last recorded119,109 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 NDV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 119,109 miles

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

Nearside and Offside rear handbrake cables damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 118,436 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 117,996 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 117,996 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 115,995 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 115,237 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 114,559 miles

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

Play in rack end joints

Pass 13 Feb 2020 113,987 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 113,987 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 112,787 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 109,942 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2017 106,492 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 100,263 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 92,803 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 84,725 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 75,477 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 65,585 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 56,168 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 46,896 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 36,449 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 25,894 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 19,257 miles

Nearside mirror glass loose

One horn not working

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 16,448 miles

Rear 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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BD52 NDV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 NDV, 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 BD52 NDV registered?

BD52 NDV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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The MOT history for BD52 NDV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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