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L40 XKR

2001 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,864 mi
Last recorded85,864 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xkr67,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 85,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2024 83,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

underbody rust

Pass 16 Nov 2023 81,896 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 79,487 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY RUSTY

Pass 22 Nov 2021 76,542 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 74,878 miles

UNDERBODY RUST

Pass 24 Jun 2019 73,417 miles

UNDERBODY RUST

Pass 26 Jun 2018 70,905 miles

FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

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

UNDERBODY RUST

Pass 22 Jun 2017 68,882 miles

FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 67,462 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 65,965 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 65,965 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 61,800 miles

underbody rust

Pass 6 Jun 2013 56,911 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

rear brake pads low

underbody rust

Fail 6 Jun 2013 56,911 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

rear brake pads low

underbody rust

cuts in n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Jun 2012 53,011 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside and cuts in sidewall

Pass 19 May 2011 47,638 miles

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

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

front tyres scrubbing on inside edges

underbody rusty

Pass 12 May 2010 43,404 miles

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

O/S/F Outer sill crushed

Pass 11 Jun 2009 39,927 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 39,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak

water leak from header tank

Pass 2 Dec 2008 37,972 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 37,601 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 37,601 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 32,726 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 32,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jul 2005 23,594 miles

oil leak

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xkr?

Based on 218,570 MOT tests across 12,571 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
2,309
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,083
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 2,159
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,123
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,080
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,593
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L40 XKR is a 2001 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 67,563 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xkr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,083 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L40 XKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xkr typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L40 XKR registered?

L40 XKR is a 2001 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is L40 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 XKR shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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