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CV03 LUP

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Lpg 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

193,682 mi
Last recorded193,682 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 LUP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 193,682 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 192,584 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 186,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 177,996 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 170,865 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 153,180 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 153,008 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold inner edge of center 3/4s tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 122,657 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 122,655 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear inner surface (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 100,783 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 94,814 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 84,420 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 75,015 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 66,898 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 65,206 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 62,101 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 58,229 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 49,498 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 49,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 37,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both wipers split

Pass 18 Jun 2007 30,992 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 23,521 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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CV03 LUP is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 CV03 LUP, 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 CV03 LUP registered?

CV03 LUP is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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The MOT history for CV03 LUP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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