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HJ03 PLF

2003 Jaguar Xjr

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

150,864 mi
Last recorded150,864 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xjr86,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 PLF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 150,864 miles

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

Front washers weak

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 150,686 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 150,408 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 150,039 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 149,711 miles

MIL ON

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 149,217 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear brake discs little lipped

Pass 20 Oct 2018 148,491 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 146,992 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2016 144,415 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 141,613 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 136,557 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 129,767 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 129,767 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 127,235 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 121,066 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 115,956 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 109,970 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 98,158 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine under tray fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2008 98,158 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)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine under tray fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2007 79,270 miles

engine under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Apr 2006 62,564 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2006 62,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HJ03 PLF is a 2003 Jaguar Xjr in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HJ03 PLF, 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 HJ03 PLF registered?

HJ03 PLF is a 2003 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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