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JM03 XKR

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

122,506 mi
Last recorded122,506 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM03 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 122,506 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 122,506 miles

Central Front Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 120,386 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 120,386 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 119,390 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 118,109 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2022 116,596 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 115,400 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 115,398 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 114,554 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 114,554 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2018 112,291 miles

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

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

centre brake light not working

Fail 24 Oct 2018 112,291 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 30 Oct 2017 109,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on its inner edge slightly

Fail 30 Oct 2017 109,427 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on its inner edge slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2016 106,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 100,975 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 100,973 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 May 2015 97,421 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 89,034 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 78,693 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 71,883 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 62,130 miles

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

nearside rear has slight bind

Pass 28 Apr 2010 60,691 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 54,913 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 54,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 49,261 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 41,902 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 37,448 miles

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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JM03 XKR is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 JM03 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.

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What year was JM03 XKR registered?

JM03 XKR is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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