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J666 LBD

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,201 mi
Last recorded77,201 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 LBD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 77,201 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 76,139 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 74,894 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 74,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 70,116 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 63,272 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 60,138 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 60,138 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 58,721 miles

DPF full msg illuminated

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 both sides front lower arm bushes worn/play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has Run on flat damage x1 nail but sidewall split (no cords) leaking yellow chalk. Dunlop 255/35/ZR20 97Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 both sides worn/play. (5.3.2 (c))

Service due msg illuminated

Pass 19 Dec 2019 55,838 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides worn & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

under trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2019 53,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

ignition barrel worn

under-trays an engine covers fitted .

Fail 11 Jan 2019 52,946 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

ignition barrel worn

under-trays an engine covers fitted .

Pass 21 Nov 2017 48,891 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside and offside wiper blade split at ends

Fail 21 Nov 2017 48,891 miles

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

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

Engine cover fitted

Nearside and offside wiper blade split at ends

Pass 28 Oct 2016 44,055 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 39,302 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 32,502 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 29,741 miles

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

config b showing in message display

Pass 30 Apr 2012 26,897 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 22,964 miles

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

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

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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J666 LBD is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J666 LBD, 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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What year was J666 LBD registered?

J666 LBD is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 November 2008.

Is J666 LBD safe to buy?

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