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BL08 LHM

2008 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,582 mi
Last recorded132,582 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 LHM
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 132,582 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 132,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner sill marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner sill marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 123,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged small lump on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 198,667 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged small lump on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 109,395 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 101,150 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 96,500 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 96,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion on outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 91,299 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 91,298 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 88,890 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 88,890 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 83,819 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 79,086 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 75,773 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 72,424 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 72,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 65,019 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 53,184 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 47,579 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 47,579 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2011 33,512 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 LHM is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BL08 LHM, 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 LHM is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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