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L28 ENG

2007 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2722cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

159,712 mi
Last recorded159,712 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Jaguar Xj74,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 ENG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,722cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 159,712 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 158,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 151,292 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting and rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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 has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy rear pipes vibrating on idle (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 151,292 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting and rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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 has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy rear pipes vibrating on idle (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 154,446 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 154,443 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rearmost arm - outer ball joint upper and lower boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rearmost arm - outer ball joint upper and lower boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 152,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 152,811 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 151,044 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 148,106 miles

UNDERCOVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 6 Aug 2019 146,838 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 145,847 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust boxes corroded on outer covering

Fail 8 Aug 2018 145,847 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust boxes corroded on outer covering

Pass 28 Jul 2017 133,990 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 119,633 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 108,472 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 93,218 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 93,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 80,164 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 68,425 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2011 54,037 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 35,626 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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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L28 ENG is a 2007 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,722cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2007 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 74,243 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 L28 ENG, 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 19 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L28 ENG registered?

L28 ENG is a 2007 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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