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BD52 NLA

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

137,546 mi
Last recorded137,546 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 NLA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 137,546 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 136,482 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 136,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pipe/flexi leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 136,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 136,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 136,153 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 134,981 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 134,980 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 132,382 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 128,854 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 128,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Fuel tank insecure fuel tank securing strap badly corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside fuel tank securing strap slightly corroded

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 128,476 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 126,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake Cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake Cable (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 124,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 122,095 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable fouling bracket and rubbing through outer casing

Offside Rear handbrake cable fouling bracket and rubbing through outer casing

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 119,450 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 119,424 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 116,186 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 116,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 112,791 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 112,790 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 108,691 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 108,691 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 99,623 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 91,895 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on outer side.

Fail 5 Oct 2011 91,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front tyres slightly worn on outer side.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 84,528 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 72,905 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 72,905 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 61,244 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 48,934 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 NLA is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 BD52 NLA, 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 NLA registered?

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

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