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DA08 LSL

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2722cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,835 mi
Last recorded168,835 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 LSL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,722cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 168,835 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 162,853 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 162,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 157,001 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 150,388 miles

Ignition switch stiff

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2022 150,388 miles

Ignition switch stiff

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 145,036 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Various protective covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2020 142,149 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2019 138,072 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 126,231 miles

Full under trays fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2018 126,231 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Full under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2017 117,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear differential nearside seal weeping oil

Under Trays fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2017 117,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear differential nearside seal weeping oil

Under Trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2016 110,556 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 110,454 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower shock bush gator split

Pass 14 Dec 2015 100,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 86,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2014 86,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 71,529 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 59,982 miles

1/full undertrays fitted

2/wiperblades split

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 46,168 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 29,838 miles

o/s/f wheel arch trim catching lower steering u-j

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 LSL is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,722cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LSL, 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 LSL registered?

DA08 LSL is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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