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BL08 LHE

2008 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,072 mi
Last recorded141,072 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 LHE
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 141,072 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both top and front support arm/rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm and other two arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres slight damage to outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 141,072 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal feels soft

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both top and front support arm/rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm and other two arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres slight damage to outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 139,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some inner wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs,---- corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Top arms and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 139,950 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some inner wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Minor brake stiction

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both rear cables at support braket area (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs,---- corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Top arms and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 136,595 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer CV boot and weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Trim loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Some score marks on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arms and top arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 136,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner floor to sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill at trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner floor to sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill at trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer CV boot and weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Trim loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Some score marks on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arms and top arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 131,746 miles

Nearside Front Rubber water pipe support arms broken, under engine

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs have some corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear top arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 127,206 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 125,487 miles

front tyres perished

offside front bottom ball joint gaiter split slightly

Pass 22 Nov 2019 123,858 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 121,021 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 115,130 miles

nearside rear arb link slightly worn

offside front bottom ball joint gaiter slightly damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2016 105,626 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 95,339 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 84,929 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 74,949 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 51,985 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 34,297 miles

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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BL08 LHE is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 83,385 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 BL08 LHE, 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 18 years old, this Jaguar X-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL08 LHE is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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