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L16 DSB

2005 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

158,000 mi
Last recorded158,000 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 DSB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 158,000 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 151,426 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 144,244 miles

Suspension component ball joint has slight play nearside rear track control rod outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tyres all worn low

Pass 6 Dec 2022 138,223 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 130,741 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive auto box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 130,695 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive auto box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 125,201 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 116,414 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 105,827 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 99,048 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 90,529 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 80,835 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 80,164 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 73,622 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 68,668 miles

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

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

rear brake pads look low

Pass 29 Jun 2012 62,711 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 62,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 59,578 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 58,135 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 58,135 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 50,197 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 41,964 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 31,448 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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L16 DSB is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 75,379 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L16 DSB, 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 21 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L16 DSB is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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