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L9 DEJ

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,233 mi
Last recorded56,233 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 DEJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 56,233 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower - front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 56,233 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower - front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 56,079 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 56,079 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 55,676 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 54,913 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad very close to minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 54,301 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear retracting mechanism poor

undertrays fitted limiting access to some components tested

Pass 22 Jul 2020 54,038 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 31 May 2019 49,413 miles

Nearside Rear upper anti roll bar gaiter starting to split but still preventing ingress of dirt

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 May 2019 49,413 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both outer track arm joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear upper anti roll bar gaiter starting to split but still preventing ingress of dirt

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 May 2018 46,946 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 May 2018 46,946 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint to rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2017 44,261 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2017 44,261 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 40,957 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 May 2015 37,035 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2014 33,308 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 33,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 30,364 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2013 30,364 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 26,120 miles

HID Headlamp Power wash not working. this will be a failure later this year

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

O/S/F Tyre Worn On Edge

Pass 26 May 2011 24,088 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 May 2010 21,809 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 18,879 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 18,879 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2008 16,243 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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L9 DEJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 L9 DEJ, 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 L9 DEJ registered?

L9 DEJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is L9 DEJ safe to buy?

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