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BL53 BLV

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

106,192 mi
Last recorded106,192 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 BLV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 106,192 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 102,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 98,866 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 98,866 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 96,030 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 95,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 92,996 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 91,068 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 88,046 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 88,036 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 84,924 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod 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))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 84,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod 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))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 82,438 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 81,434 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 80,882 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 80,881 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 79,642 miles

offside front tyre has slight splits/cracks in sidewall.

Pass 14 May 2015 77,866 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 72,846 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 72,846 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 70,406 miles

Offside Front Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 70,406 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 66,483 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 106,726 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 60,642 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 60,642 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 59,434 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 53,180 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 49,337 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 43,632 miles

stone chip on n/s of front screen

Pass 6 Dec 2006 40,680 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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BL53 BLV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 BL53 BLV, 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 BL53 BLV registered?

BL53 BLV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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