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J29 DRM

2011 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

196,409 mi
Last recorded196,409 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Jaguar Xj68,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 DRM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 196,409 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 172,688 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 137,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 132,739 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 122,735 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 122,735 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Misshaped, 245/40R20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35R20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy Wheel Weld Repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35R20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 121,739 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 104,756 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 87,255 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 74,505 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 74,291 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 57,810 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 57,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40x20 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/35x20 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/35x20 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 44,626 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 44,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 37,862 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 30,733 miles

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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J29 DRM is a 2011 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 68,790 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 J29 DRM, 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 15 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J29 DRM registered?

J29 DRM is a 2011 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is J29 DRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J29 DRM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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