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DA08 UVV

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,387 mi
Last recorded116,387 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 116,387 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 114,877 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 111,417 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 108,734 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 105,057 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 102,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 97,231 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 97,227 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2018 88,675 miles

offside and nearside rear lower hub bushes have slight movement

offside and nearside rear lower suspension arms rear bushes have slight movement

Pass 20 Mar 2017 83,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 76,898 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 71,716 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2015 71,716 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2015 71,709 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 69,557 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 66,451 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 56,610 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 38,818 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 38,818 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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 UVV 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 UVV, 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 UVV registered?

DA08 UVV is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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