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LB05 MVV

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

17,912 mi
Last recorded17,912 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 MVV
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 17,912 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive MIST OF OIL ON UNDERSIDE OF GEARBOX. SOURCE UNCLEAR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER & OUTER SILLS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION. SILL COVER PREVENTS FULL INSPECTION. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER & OUTER SILLS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION. SILL COVER PREVENTS FULL INSPECTION. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOX SECTIONS OVER SUBFRAME MOUNTINGS CORRODED, BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 16,710 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT FLEXI-HOSES HAVE CORROSION TO FERRULES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSHES WORN ALLOWING SLIGHT MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH REAR BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play PLAY DETECTED AT TOP OF STEERING COLUMN. NOT EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 16,710 miles

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

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT FLEXI-HOSES HAVE CORROSION TO FERRULES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSHES WORN ALLOWING SLIGHT MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH REAR BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play PLAY DETECTED AT TOP OF STEERING COLUMN. NOT EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 15,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play PLAY DETECTED AT TOP OF STEERING COLUMN. NOT EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 15,055 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play play detected at top of steering column, but not excessive (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 12,600 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 10,424 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 8,047 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 6,924 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 6,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 5,849 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 3,871 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 3,420 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 2,158 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 1,268 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 191 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 48,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,010 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 17,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to tilt offside front seat

Fail 3 Nov 2008 16,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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LB05 MVV is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 53,601 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB05 MVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LB05 MVV is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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