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L222 SWL

2005 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests45 (39 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

133,994 mi
Last recorded133,994 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xjr77,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 SWL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

39 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 133,994 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 131,412 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 82,937 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 80,104 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 128,849 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 128,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 127,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 77,448 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 124,519 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 76,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 123,105 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 76,412 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 121,651 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2020 76,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 118,655 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 75,929 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall has 3 cuts, not showing ply or cord, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 115,559 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 75,493 miles

Nearside Front brake hose pipes corroded

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall very badly damaged

Offside Front brake hose pipes corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2017 111,720 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jul 2017 75,076 miles

All brake flex's corroded on steel part of pipes

Offside Rear suspension damp

Fail 4 Jul 2017 75,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/40 r19 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All brake flex's corroded on steel part of pipes

Offside Rear suspension damp

Pass 17 Aug 2016 107,865 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 101,233 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 75,029 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 75,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 91,773 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 9 Jul 2014 74,849 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 81,638 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 74,333 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 69,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 73,621 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 59,782 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 72,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 54,170 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 70,849 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 70,849 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 45,516 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 68,155 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 68,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 32,764 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 63,200 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 62,971 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 53,213 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 41,909 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 41,909 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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L222 SWL is a 2005 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 77,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L222 SWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L222 SWL registered?

L222 SWL is a 2005 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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