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E4 LGR

2005 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

65,673 mi
Last recorded65,673 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 LGR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 65,673 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 65,665 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 62,547 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 60,164 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 52,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 52,319 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 51,586 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 51,586 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 50,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 49,849 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 48,465 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight pas leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2017 46,693 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 45,692 miles

corrosion noted to front flexi and nsf brake pipes

osf tyre close to limit

Fail 12 Sep 2016 45,685 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion noted to front flexi and nsf brake pipes

osf tyre close to limit

Pass 7 Sep 2015 44,986 miles

surface corrosion noted to all brake discs

Pass 4 Sep 2014 43,992 miles

corrosion noted to all flexi brake hoses

some corrosion noted to main brake pipes but access very limited

Pass 6 Sep 2013 42,829 miles

corrosion noted to al flexi brake pipes

some corrosion noted to main brake pipes but access limited

Fail 6 Sep 2013 42,829 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion noted to al flexi brake pipes

some corrosion noted to main brake pipes but access limited

Pass 6 Sep 2012 39,794 miles

rear tyres on 2.00 and 2.5 mm

Pass 11 Aug 2011 35,435 miles

nsf and rear brake pads low

Pass 8 Sep 2010 31,677 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,137 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 28,172 miles

excessive wear to nsf and osf inner edge of tyres stepped tyres fitted to vehicle

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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E4 LGR is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 75,379 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 E4 LGR, 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 21 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E4 LGR registered?

E4 LGR is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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