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BD53 RXW

2003 Jaguar X-type

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

103,900 mi
Last recorded103,900 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 RXW
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 103,900 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 100,905 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 98,492 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 98,492 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 97,046 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 90,255 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output all four (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 90,255 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output all four (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 84,920 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2018 84,333 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear before and after joiners(in front and beside fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 13 Jun 2018 84,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear before and after joiners(in front and beside fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

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

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 2 Jun 2017 81,454 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner shoulder worn

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner shoulder worn

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

Offside Rear tyre inner shoulder worn

Pass 6 Apr 2017 81,217 miles

n/s rear tyre small cut in rim saver

o/s & n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 31 Mar 2017 81,217 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (Sidewall) (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s rear tyre small cut in rim saver

o/s & n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2016 75,002 miles

engine oil leak & oil filter rusty

offside front wiper blade end spilt

small cut in offside front tyre sidewall, not down to cords

Pass 19 Mar 2015 71,047 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 71,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 61,493 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 53,523 miles

engine oil leak

rear brake pads very low n/s

Pass 30 Mar 2012 41,889 miles

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

both front brake discs

Fail 29 Mar 2012 41,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front brake discs

Pass 26 Mar 2011 34,441 miles

Front brake discs starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 28,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 28,981 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 25,483 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 25,483 miles

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2007 23,529 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 19,317 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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BD53 RXW is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD53 RXW, 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.

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What year was BD53 RXW registered?

BD53 RXW is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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