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DH03 DEL

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,648 mi
Last recorded64,648 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH03 DEL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 64,648 miles

Rear suspension ball joint covers slightly perished

Pass 28 Mar 2025 61,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 56,978 miles

both rear suspension arm rubber boots perished

Pass 26 May 2023 56,687 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 54,471 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 52,509 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 50,370 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 50,367 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 48,754 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 46,845 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 46,844 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake hose (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 44,984 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 43,208 miles

rear tyres perished on side wall

o/s rear lower suspension bush slightly worn

Pass 20 Mar 2015 41,723 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 41,689 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 39,470 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 39,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 35,649 miles

both front tyres worn on edge of tread

Pass 20 Sep 2011 32,759 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 29,680 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 29,680 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 26,062 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 26,062 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 22,603 miles

low tread on rear tyres

Pass 11 Oct 2007 17,843 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 17,734 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 11,429 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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DH03 DEL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 80,834 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 DH03 DEL, 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 23 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DH03 DEL registered?

DH03 DEL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is DH03 DEL safe to buy?

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