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FB53 DKV

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,448 mi
Last recorded88,448 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 DKV
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 88,448 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 88,016 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 87,798 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 87,380 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 86,858 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 86,707 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 86,279 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Hazard switch sticks

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 85,329 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2018 85,326 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wear to inner edge

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

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

Offside Front tyre wear to inner edge

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

Pass 3 May 2017 82,775 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 82,775 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 80,350 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 77,728 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre light cracks

offside rear tyre light cracks

Pass 13 May 2014 75,367 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 74,178 miles

both rear wheels have play

Pass 14 Feb 2012 69,647 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 69,647 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 68,350 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 65,118 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 57,628 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 57,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2007 51,877 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 40,090 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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FB53 DKV is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 59,046 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 FB53 DKV, 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 23 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FB53 DKV registered?

FB53 DKV is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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