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L1 KEM

2008 Jaguar Sovereign

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,665 mi
Last recorded47,665 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Sovereign54,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 KEM
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 47,665 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 47,611 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 25 Jul 2023 47,543 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 12 Jul 2022 47,440 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 76,347 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 46,927 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Sovereign?

Based on 21,315 MOT tests across 2,301 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
2,100
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 998
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 614
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 518
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 347
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 333
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L1 KEM is a 2008 Jaguar Sovereign in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 54,828 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Sovereign fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L1 KEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Sovereign typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L1 KEM registered?

L1 KEM is a 2008 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is L1 KEM safe to buy?

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