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H21 GWT

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests56 (38 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

69,260 mi
Last recorded69,260 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH21 GWT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

38 pass 18 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 69,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 69,254 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Retaining clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split in boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2025 188,636 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 69,151 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 102,503 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 183,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear and other brake pipes at rear STRONG ADVISE (1.1.11 (c))

Front windows tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and possibly slight play in track rod as well (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension air bag dust shield damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn heavy on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper defected

Side steps corroding

Fail 27 Nov 2024 183,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear and other brake pipes at rear STRONG ADVISE (1.1.11 (c))

Front windows tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and possibly slight play in track rod as well (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension air bag dust shield damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn heavy on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper defected

Side steps corroding

Fail 13 Nov 2024 183,281 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Not fastening (7.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear and other brake pipes at rear STRONG ADVISE (1.1.11 (c))

Front windows tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and possibly slight play in track rod as well (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension air bag dust shield damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn heavy on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper defected

Side steps corroding

Pass 8 Nov 2024 63,580 miles

Corrosion to rear chassis

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axle and various other suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2024 63,550 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to rear chassis

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axle and various other suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2024 101,685 miles

Rear sub-frame covered in underseal

Fail 29 Jul 2024 101,682 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2024 97,801 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 97,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2023 58,112 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes deteriorated and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes deteriorated and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 58,112 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes deteriorated and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes deteriorated and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 175,403 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear link pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 57,865 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low and badly cracking tread advise attention (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 83,582 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 53,216 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge & cracking inside tread, 1955516. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 53,209 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge & cracking inside tread, 1955516. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 166,989 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 166,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Apr 2022 69,702 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 47,857 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 156,983 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged belt for rear folding seats (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 156,982 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged belt for rear folding seats (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 47,463 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 63,889 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2020 44,014 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 144,460 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Oct 2020 144,459 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2020 59,958 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 59,947 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 51,781 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 40,730 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, ALSO cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALSO cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, ALSO cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 40,730 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.51, actual 1.79 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, ALSO cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALSO cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, ALSO cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 130,119 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer CV joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 43,156 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 38,142 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 118,447 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 118,447 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front lower

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Both front lower

Pass 26 Sep 2017 42,785 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2017 36,436 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2017 109,271 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 38,208 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 28,494 miles

Both front tyres 3mm

Pass 5 Mar 2016 99,927 miles

Three child seats fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Aug 2015 29,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2015 81,257 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 22,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 76,042 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 70,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Mar 2013 70,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 61,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2011 51,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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H21 GWT is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 56 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 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 Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H21 GWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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H21 GWT is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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