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L500 DJT

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests44 (40 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,224 mi
Last recorded39,224 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 DJT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

40 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 39,224 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2025 39,195 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 174,409 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both rear outer handbrake cables have fractured outer cables, not affecting brake performance. (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 38,611 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 167,665 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 38,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 167,665 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 37,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 159,073 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 37,233 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 148,138 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 148,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 36,070 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 35,103 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 142,391 miles

front brake pads worn to legal limits

Pass 16 Mar 2020 33,406 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 33,360 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 32,383 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 138,120 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 31,174 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 134,135 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 29,996 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 126,389 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 29,093 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 115,945 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 27,817 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 106,496 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 26,656 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 97,011 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 96,510 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 96,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 25,324 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 93,489 miles

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

Centre exhaust silencer mounting strap deteriorated/corroded.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 23,964 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 91,698 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 22,283 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 89,519 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 20,006 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 86,056 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 17,032 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 81,991 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 14,375 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 79,848 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 78,003 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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L500 DJT is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 75,379 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L500 DJT, 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 21 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L500 DJT registered?

L500 DJT is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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