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L4 BDY

2004 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

75,058 mi
Last recorded75,058 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 BDY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 75,058 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 75,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 69,738 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 69,740 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both outer dust covers (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both dust covers (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff.. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened .. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2024 63,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded 2nd yr (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive 2nd yr (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2024 63,934 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2 boots (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2x boots (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded 2nd yr (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive 2nd yr (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2023 59,892 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 59,892 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 59,036 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2022 59,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2021 57,553 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2020 56,247 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive powersteering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

undertray fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2020 56,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive powersteering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2019 54,715 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 53,231 miles

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2017 51,731 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 49,468 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 49,468 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 46,063 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 41,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Feb 2014 41,995 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2013 38,420 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 34,883 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 34,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 31,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2010 27,248 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 23,114 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 18,109 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 13,254 miles

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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L4 BDY is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 77,784 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 L4 BDY, 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 22 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L4 BDY is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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