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DR03 CAT

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

54,420 mi
Last recorded54,420 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR03 CAT
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 54,420 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 54,420 miles

Nearside Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2025 53,958 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2023 51,671 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 50,231 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 48,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front track rod end corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front track rod end corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 48,792 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front track rod end corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front track rod end corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 47,508 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 44,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 42,188 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 39,847 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 37,125 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 34,192 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 31,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 31,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 28,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 24,403 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 23,773 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 16 May 2011 23,206 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 23,162 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xkr?

Based on 218,570 MOT tests across 12,571 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
2,309
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,083
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 2,159
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,123
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,080
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,593
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DR03 CAT is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 48,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xkr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,083 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DR03 CAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xkr typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DR03 CAT registered?

DR03 CAT is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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