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BN03 GXJ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,749 mi
Last recorded144,749 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 GXJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 144,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 144,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 143,642 miles

Nearside Front reflector slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 141,656 miles

Nearside Front side reflector slightly damaged

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 140,491 miles

Nearside Front side reflector slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 139,069 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring components.

Fail 15 Dec 2020 139,069 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring components.

Pass 27 Jun 2019 134,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 128,672 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 122,286 miles

Front both tyres wearing on edges

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 122,286 miles

Front both tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 114,594 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 109,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 109,242 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 100,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some uneven application/release on front service brakes

some uneven release on rear service brakes

Fail 26 Jun 2014 100,833 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 89,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn in centres and on the legal limit

brake pipe/s along o/s front chassis in engine bay are corroded but do not appear to be seriously weakened

n/s front tyre worn on edges and on the legal limit

slight imbalance/uneven braking to rear footbrake

slight play/wear in n/s rear lower suspension arm bush

slight play/wear in o/s rear upper and lower suspension arm bushes

Fail 7 Jun 2013 89,000 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn in centres and on the legal limit

brake pipe/s along o/s front chassis in engine bay are corroded but do not appear to be seriously weakened

n/s front tyre worn on edges and on the legal limit

slight imbalance/uneven braking to rear footbrake

slight play/wear in n/s rear lower suspension arm bush

slight play/wear in o/s rear upper and lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 29 Jun 2012 80,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2011 71,780 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 64,489 miles

Nearside Front 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 31 Jul 2009 52,530 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 44,954 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 35,784 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 35,784 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 26,626 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BN03 GXJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BN03 GXJ, 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 BN03 GXJ registered?

BN03 GXJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 August 2003.

Is BN03 GXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 GXJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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