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LA08 HJG

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,504 mi
Last recorded37,504 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 HJG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 37,504 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 37,191 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 37,074 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 36,945 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 36,905 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 36,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

coolant hose damaged

passenger front tyre valve perished

Fail 2 Aug 2019 36,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

coolant hose damaged

passenger front tyre valve perished

Pass 11 Aug 2018 36,099 miles

coolant hose damaged

front and rear brake hose metal ends corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2017 35,696 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

both wipers starting to split

coolant hose damaged

front and rear brake hose metal ends corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 35,099 miles

coolant hose damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2015 34,522 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 33,772 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 33,772 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 32,950 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 30,795 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 27,621 miles

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

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

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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LA08 HJG is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LA08 HJG, 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 LA08 HJG registered?

LA08 HJG is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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