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DA08 JWO

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,776 mi
Last recorded139,776 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 JWO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 139,776 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 132,895 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 77,765 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 73,260 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

brake fluid dark in colour

Pass 25 Oct 2021 69,936 miles

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

brake fluid dark in colour

Pass 4 Nov 2020 67,355 miles

Brake fluid dark in colour (recommend change)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator pale in colour

Offside Front Inner wheel rim has slight damage/buckle

Offside Front Tyre wearing smooth on the inner edge

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 67,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has bulge on outer wall (255/40 R19 100Y Pirelli) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid dark in colour (recommend change)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator pale in colour

Offside Front Inner wheel rim has slight damage/buckle

Offside Front Tyre wearing smooth on the inner edge

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 65,072 miles

Brake fluid becoming dark in colour

Pass 30 Oct 2018 60,371 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 60,371 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 54,833 miles

n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r tyres have started to perished

Pass 4 Nov 2016 51,210 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 51,210 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 45,599 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 42,307 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 38,347 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 27,997 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 20,923 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 17,599 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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DA08 JWO is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 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 DA08 JWO, 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 18 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DA08 JWO registered?

DA08 JWO is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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