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DA08 OSU

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,654 mi
Last recorded114,654 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 114,654 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 110,582 miles

Slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 10 Jul 2024 105,715 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 100,023 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 93,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 85,685 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 82,651 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 78,415 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 69,457 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 69,457 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 65,128 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 59,144 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 59,144 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 53,603 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 48,532 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,652 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 42,643 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 37,855 miles

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)

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

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 OSU is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OSU, 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 OSU registered?

DA08 OSU is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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