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GX53 DFZ

2003 Jaguar Xjr

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

154,898 mi
Last recorded154,898 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xjr86,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 DFZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 154,898 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 152,882 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 149,978 miles

Front Sub-frame under seal

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-Rear under seal

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 145,598 miles

Air Suspension warning light on. system working as normal.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 143,754 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 143,750 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 141,140 miles

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2019 139,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 139,859 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also just above minimum legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above minimum legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 137,087 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 134,592 miles

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

Offside Rear slight play in suspension stabilizer arm/joint.

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

Pass 10 May 2016 126,715 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 118,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front/rear brake pads starting to wear low.

nearside front suspension stabilizer arm front bush slightly deteriated.

Pass 9 May 2014 102,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front tyre outer walls scuffed-treads wearing low-advise renewal.

Fail 8 May 2014 102,508 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front tyre outer walls scuffed-treads wearing low-advise renewal.

Pass 13 May 2013 87,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre tread depth low on inner edge

o/s/f wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2012 72,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2012 72,128 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2011 58,058 miles

front and rear brake pads low

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall,kerbed.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 50,294 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 50,294 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 46,933 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 43,568 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 40,101 miles

both wiper blades starting to split

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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GX53 DFZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xjr in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 86,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX53 DFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GX53 DFZ registered?

GX53 DFZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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