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GL03 WKC

2003 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

40,092 mi
Last recorded40,092 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 WKC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 40,092 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 39,715 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 39,240 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 39,185 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 39,134 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 39,084 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 39,027 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 38,768 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 38,766 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 37,803 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 37,330 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 36,396 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 36,391 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 35,372 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 34,677 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 32,588 miles

rear chassis legs starting to corrode at subframe mounting points

Pass 10 May 2012 29,787 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 28,628 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 28,322 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 27,231 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 27,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 23,808 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 20,829 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 14,539 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 14,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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GL03 WKC 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 GL03 WKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL03 WKC registered?

GL03 WKC is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is GL03 WKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL03 WKC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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