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LC05 GXL

2005 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,278 mi
Last recorded77,278 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 GXL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2025 77,278 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under tray

Pass 12 Dec 2024 76,762 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 74,931 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 73,586 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 71,309 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 68,833 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 67,656 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 64,821 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 61,334 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 58,760 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 55,323 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 51,424 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 45,526 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 40,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 34,648 miles

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

o/s/r brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 27 Jan 2011 26,338 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 23,130 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 17,918 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 12,645 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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LC05 GXL is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 LC05 GXL, 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 LC05 GXL registered?

LC05 GXL is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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