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L40 CAT

2003 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,862 mi
Last recorded160,862 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xjr86,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 CAT
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 160,862 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 159,814 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 158,051 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 157,336 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 156,729 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 156,412 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 155,967 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 154,585 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 153,853 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 152,406 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 150,395 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 148,096 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 144,181 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 144,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Jaguar mascot fitted to bonnet (spring loaded)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2012 144,067 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Electronic parking brake fault indicated on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Jaguar mascot fitted to bonnet (spring loaded)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2011 140,860 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 130,265 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 130,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 113,106 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 113,106 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 96,239 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 76,536 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 76,536 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 61,668 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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L40 CAT is a 2003 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 86,756 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 L40 CAT, 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 23 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L40 CAT registered?

L40 CAT is a 2003 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 22 July 2003.

Is L40 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 CAT shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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