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DH53 BXM

2003 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,124 mi
Last recorded136,124 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH53 BXM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 136,124 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 136,113 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 135,177 miles

Offside Mirror glass discoloured

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 135,113 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Keeps going off and on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam

Offside Mirror glass discoloured

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 133,733 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Mirror glass starting to discolour

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 133,733 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Mirror glass starting to discolour

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 132,374 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 130,429 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 130,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Possibly caused by suspension issue (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension system inoperative Suspension sitting low (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 129,129 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 129,129 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 128,357 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 128,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 127,050 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 127,033 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 127,021 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and offside rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 126,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative auto levelling device snapped off (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 116,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 103,409 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 91,061 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 77,676 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 77,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 65,852 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 65,834 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 61,749 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres on approx 2.5mm wearing on inner edges of tread

Pass 25 Oct 2011 57,883 miles

Brake pipes in engine bay slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 51,598 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 45,457 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 45,457 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 40,462 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 40,462 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 34,884 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 26,654 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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DH53 BXM is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DH53 BXM, 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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DH53 BXM is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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