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BT53 DHP

2003 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,486 mi
Last recorded104,486 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 DHP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 104,486 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 104,486 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 101,304 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 101,304 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2023 97,047 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 93,845 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 93,845 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 89,622 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 88,474 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 87,297 miles

both front tyres close on inside edge tracking?

Pass 9 Jan 2019 84,303 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 81,448 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing inner joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 81,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing inner joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 77,604 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 73,419 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 68,342 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 62,455 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 55,895 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 52,282 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 50,707 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 47,567 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 42,545 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 42,543 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 35,976 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 26,144 miles

RH & LH front tyres worn on inside edges

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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BT53 DHP is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT53 DHP, 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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BT53 DHP is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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