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FV03 DYP

2003 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

35,225 mi
Last recorded35,225 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 DYP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 35,225 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 33,869 miles

Brake performance only just meet requirements

Fail 22 Oct 2024 33,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/45r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/45r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake performance only just meet requirements

Pass 19 Oct 2023 32,711 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 31,749 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 29,246 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 28,466 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 28,465 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 25,761 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 23,442 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 21,287 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 19,415 miles

Front both tyres have flat spots and worn on inner edge

Rear both wheel bearings have slight play

front discs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 17,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 13,885 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 11,434 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 11,434 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 May 2012 10,807 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 9,950 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 8,471 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 7,051 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 5,738 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 4,277 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 2,404 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 2,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 1,578 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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FV03 DYP is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV03 DYP, 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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What year was FV03 DYP registered?

FV03 DYP is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is FV03 DYP safe to buy?

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