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BT03 LZH

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

138,029 mi
Last recorded138,029 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 LZH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 138,029 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 137,729 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 137,483 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 136,763 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 135,960 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 135,405 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 134,430 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 133,073 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 127,604 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 125,204 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 125,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 121,025 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 121,015 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 114,911 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 111,003 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 106,564 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 100,670 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 93,163 miles

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

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

Offside 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 1 Sep 2008 79,990 miles

Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 79,861 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 64,008 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 63,071 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 49,647 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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BT03 LZH is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 BT03 LZH, 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 BT03 LZH registered?

BT03 LZH is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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