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DG 1981

2002 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

107,216 mi
Last recorded107,216 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG 1981
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 107,216 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 107,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 98,794 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 98,132 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 97,221 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 91,434 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 89,563 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 85,405 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 82,378 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 77,726 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 73,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 70,386 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 65,321 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 61,921 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 59,392 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

unable to fully inspect braking system due to hidden brake components

wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 15 Jul 2011 59,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

unable to fully inspect braking system due to hidden brake components

wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 21 Jul 2010 58,815 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 9 Jul 2009 58,179 miles

slight play in both rear diff output bearings

Fail 8 Jul 2009 58,179 miles

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

slight play in both rear diff output bearings

Pass 31 Jul 2008 57,602 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 56,950 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 56,470 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 54,447 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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DG 1981 is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 75,899 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 DG 1981, 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 24 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG 1981 registered?

DG 1981 is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is DG 1981 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG 1981 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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