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EU03 LLX

2003 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,580 mi
Last recorded138,580 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 LLX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 138,580 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 136,131 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 133,588 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 130,334 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 126,455 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 126,455 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 126,279 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength RearSill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 121,634 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 121,634 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 118,375 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front floor corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2020 118,375 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2019 111,035 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 101,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 92,038 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp unit cracked (No white light showing)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 81,663 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 70,457 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 70,457 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 60,071 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 60,071 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 55,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Wiper rubbers smearing screen

Pass 23 Feb 2012 51,497 miles

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

steering rack damp

Pass 7 Mar 2011 47,762 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight power steering leakage

Pass 3 Mar 2010 44,348 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all front and rear steering, suspension and braking components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

engine management light is on

offside front tyre is perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

Fail 3 Mar 2010 44,348 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all front and rear steering, suspension and braking components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

engine management light is on

offside front tyre is perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

Pass 26 Feb 2009 39,279 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 34,555 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 25,372 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 18,087 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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EU03 LLX is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 61,442 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 XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU03 LLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EU03 LLX is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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