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KL08 NVJ

2008 Jaguar Xj

Green Diesel 2722cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

135,563 mi
Last recorded135,563 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 NVJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,722cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 135,563 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 135,336 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 135,336 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 134,986 miles

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

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))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Mar 2022 134,489 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and nearside rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays and cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Mar 2021 132,951 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs, surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges,, slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look 2/3 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise operation of bonnet handle

exhaust emissions passed, reading too low to register on smoke meter

o/s headlamp lens, water condensation

plastic under trays fitted, limiting view

windscreen, minor chip

Fail 19 Mar 2021 132,951 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high slightly high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs, surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges,, slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look 2/3 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust emissions passed, reading too low to register on smoke meter

o/s headlamp lens, water condensation

plastic under trays fitted, limiting view

windscreen, minor chip

Pass 21 Oct 2019 126,878 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 116,585 miles

Front both wiper blades deteriated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm of the pair front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 116,585 miles

Front both wiper blades deteriated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm of the pair front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 107,977 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 99,551 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 99,551 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 90,394 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 78,363 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 69,459 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 57,943 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 49,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 36,808 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 36,808 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 26,286 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 22,477 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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KL08 NVJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,722cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KL08 NVJ, 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 KL08 NVJ registered?

KL08 NVJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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