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BL08 LHO

2008 Jaguar Xj

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

96,694 mi
Last recorded96,694 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 LHO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 96,694 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 92,399 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 89,704 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 85,949 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 84,789 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 79,771 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 78,160 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 72,969 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 69,883 miles

Front tyres wearing thin on inside edges

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 66,186 miles

Front pads low

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2015 62,956 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 51,819 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 45,336 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 34,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 19,263 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 19,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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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BL08 LHO is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 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 BL08 LHO, 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 18 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BL08 LHO registered?

BL08 LHO is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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The MOT history for BL08 LHO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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