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D12 SDM

2001 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

138,188 mi
Last recorded138,188 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 SDM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 138,188 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 136,824 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 135,759 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 131,853 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 130,223 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 128,653 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 127,076 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 123,866 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 121,152 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 118,143 miles

Nearside Front has corrosion to inner arch

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 114,759 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 111,405 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 111,387 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 106,084 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 101,583 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 101,573 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 100,110 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 100,110 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 98,117 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 96,539 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 94,132 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 87,331 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 84,162 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management light on dash

Pass 22 Sep 2006 78,340 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 72,777 miles

slight play in both rear lower suspension arm bushes

wear started in the nearside front lower shock bush

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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D12 SDM is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 79,856 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 D12 SDM, 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 25 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D12 SDM registered?

D12 SDM is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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