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L8 XXR

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

143,729 mi
Last recorded143,729 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 XXR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 143,729 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 140,362 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 137,793 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

General surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 137,310 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

There is general corrosion on the underside

Pass 25 Jun 2022 136,669 miles

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2022 136,648 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2021 136,127 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 136,115 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 136,016 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 136,016 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 131,190 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 130,944 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 123,361 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 111,568 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 103,105 miles

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 14 Aug 2014 103,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2013 94,288 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front struts slight play in lower joints

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 87,325 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 61,686 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 58,395 miles

front back plates rusty

front floors rusty

Fail 23 Aug 2010 58,385 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front back plates rusty

front floors rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2009 51,051 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 42,672 miles

condensation in headlamps. wear in offside inner rack knucle joint. front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces.rear antiroll bar vertical link bushes perished.oil cooler appears damaged/oil leak.

Fail 3 Sep 2008 42,668 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

condensation in headlamps. wear in offside inner rack knucle joint. front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces.rear antiroll bar vertical link bushes perished.oil cooler appears damaged/oil leak.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 36,404 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 25,247 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xkr?

Based on 218,570 MOT tests across 12,571 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
2,309
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,083
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 2,159
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,123
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,080
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,593
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L8 XXR is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 59,046 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 Xkr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,083 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L8 XXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xkr typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L8 XXR is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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