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L55 PLH

2000 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

237,294 mi
Last recorded237,294 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 PLH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 237,294 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 235,556 miles

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

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

Repairs to front and rear floor undersealed inspected as good as possible

Pass 23 Nov 2023 231,403 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s/f rails as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 226,536 miles

Nearside Front SPOTLIGHT INOP

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Fail 10 Nov 2022 226,515 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front SPOTLIGHT INOP

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Pass 17 Nov 2021 223,419 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 220,493 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 218,703 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet near ABS pump (as marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 218,651 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill with in 30cm of jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill with in 30cm of seatbelt mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet near ABS pump (as marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 214,487 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 209,642 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet near ABS unit marked (3.6.B.2c)

Front Coolant leak ()

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides slight roughness also (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 208,745 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive ON GAS (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS AS HEAVY RUST (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL REAR CHASSIS HEAVY RUST (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 201,762 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 195,901 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 190,782 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 186,484 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 177,391 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 177,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 169,204 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 156,918 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 156,918 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 144,955 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 144,633 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 May 2008 133,356 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 118,738 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 100,021 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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L55 PLH is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2000 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 83,275 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 L55 PLH, 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 26 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L55 PLH registered?

L55 PLH is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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