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L500 RAR

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

99,013 mi
Last recorded99,013 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 RAR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 99,013 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 97,017 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 93,900 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 89,644 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 89,644 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 84,730 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 80,146 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 76,130 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 67,942 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 60,100 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 50,090 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 50,090 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 41,676 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 36,945 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 28,728 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 23,029 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 17,972 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 RAR is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 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 RAR, 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 18 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L500 RAR registered?

L500 RAR is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 November 2008.

Is L500 RAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 RAR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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