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LB53 ZXD

2004 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

163,481 mi
Last recorded163,481 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 ZXD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 163,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 159,249 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 154,929 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 152,810 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 149,018 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 147,508 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 145,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 139,736 miles

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

slight oil leak from engine off side

Pass 27 Oct 2017 136,539 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 134,503 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges (235/50/18)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 134,503 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges (235/50/18)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 130,282 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 130,282 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 121,845 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 110,791 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 110,768 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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 27 Jul 2012 101,252 miles

ecu light on

Pass 16 May 2011 90,087 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 77,879 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 77,879 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 65,062 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 65,062 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 52,618 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 52,612 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear tyre is worn to 1.6mm of tread and immediate replacement is advised.

Pass 29 Jan 2007 41,497 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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LB53 ZXD is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 77,784 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 LB53 ZXD, 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 22 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB53 ZXD registered?

LB53 ZXD is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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