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JK03 XKR

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,265 mi
Last recorded77,265 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJK03 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 77,265 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 77,099 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 77,026 miles

Nearside Front rear drive shaft union slight play

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear drive shaft union has slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2023 74,734 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 74,054 miles

eml light on

engine has a leak of oil

rear differential has a leak of oil

Fail 9 Jun 2022 74,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

eml light on

engine has a leak of oil

rear differential has a leak of oil

Pass 8 Jun 2021 73,317 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 73,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 71,940 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 71,940 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 70,664 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. System may require repair or adjustment

Pass 21 Mar 2017 69,296 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 66,990 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 66,989 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 65,941 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 65,337 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 63,992 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 34,656 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 63,776 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 62,204 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2010 56,782 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 56,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 48,449 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 39,149 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 32,019 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 32,019 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 27,744 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 27,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xkr?

Based on 218,570 MOT tests across 12,571 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
2,309
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,083
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 2,159
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,123
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,080
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,593
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JK03 XKR is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 59,046 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 Xkr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,083 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JK03 XKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xkr typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JK03 XKR registered?

JK03 XKR is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is JK03 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for JK03 XKR shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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