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DN03 ZNG

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

191,805 mi
Last recorded191,805 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 ZNG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 191,805 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 191,749 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 175,399 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 160,290 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 133,434 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 120,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm 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 Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm 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))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 117,062 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 112,421 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 108,988 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 29 Sep 2016 105,303 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f wiper slightly smeary

n/s/handbrake cable poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2015 101,263 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2014 97,498 miles

both rear tyres cracking and low

both front tyres cracking

Fail 11 Sep 2014 97,498 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking and low

Pass 13 Sep 2013 93,563 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 92,204 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 15 Nov 2011 82,262 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 70,657 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 70,657 miles

Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 69,179 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPERS SPLIT ON EDGES

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 65,475 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 51,695 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 36,591 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 35,374 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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DN03 ZNG is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 DN03 ZNG, 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 DN03 ZNG registered?

DN03 ZNG is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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