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L5 XJL

2016 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,560 mi
Last recorded110,560 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Jaguar Xj45,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 XJL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 110,560 miles

Oil leak at rear differential areas.

Undertrays/sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 15 Sep 2025 110,538 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Oil leak at rear differential areas.

Undertrays/sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 23 Aug 2024 98,313 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 98,305 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 83,257 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn.

Oil leak at rear differential area.

Pass 31 Aug 2022 71,857 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 60,083 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 52,775 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 44,899 miles

Front both tyres worn on the inner edges

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

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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L5 XJL is a 2016 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 45,233 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 L5 XJL, 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 10 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L5 XJL registered?

L5 XJL is a 2016 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 September 2016.

Is L5 XJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 XJL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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