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DE08 GLV

2008 Jaguar Xf

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,143 mi
Last recorded80,143 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 GLV
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 80,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 76,834 miles

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 72,603 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 72,216 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 71,593 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear brake disks worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r an inner pads lowest. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear differential seals leaking

Fail 18 Aug 2021 71,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre bald on inner edge + outer sidewall worn/deteriorated + x3 cuts to cords yellow chalk. 245/45/ZR18 100W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear brake disks worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r an inner pads lowest. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear differential seals leaking

Pass 20 Aug 2020 71,149 miles

Both rear diff seals leaking

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails (non -repairable) & wearing low inner edge - 245/45/18 ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 70,433 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 70,433 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 69,336 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 69,336 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 66,987 miles

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

all tyres side wall cut & perished

Pass 20 Jul 2016 64,889 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 60,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2014 56,052 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 51,667 miles

diff oil leaking

Fail 24 Jun 2013 51,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

diff oil leaking

Pass 22 Jun 2012 47,172 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,135 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 42,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xf?

Based on 1,374,522 MOT tests across 118,872 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
6,450
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
118,872
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,779
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,809
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,074
Registration plate lamp not working 6,726
position lamp(s) not working 6,585
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DE08 GLV is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xf models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 77,475 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 Xf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE08 GLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xf typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE08 GLV registered?

DE08 GLV is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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