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LC53 KAJ

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,402 mi
Last recorded74,402 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 KAJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 74,402 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 73,170 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 70,708 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 68,252 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front - Inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads starting to wear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 65,980 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All Pads Starting To Wear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both Rear Outer UJ's Have Usual/Normal Slight Play. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner Faces. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front - Inner edge - Tracking - STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 63,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2021 63,860 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 62,231 miles

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

Nearside front floor pan corrosion ,not linked to any structural components

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

Slight coolant stains noted under vehicle

Undertrays fitted limiting access to some components

Pass 8 Jan 2019 60,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 60,097 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coolant low displayed on dash

Pass 3 Jan 2018 57,838 miles

Engine warning light on

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. when applied (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 55,207 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush pivot bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 52,469 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 52,469 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 49,211 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 46,175 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 43,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 20 Dec 2011 39,624 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

cut in o/s/r tyre inner wall ( not deep ) .

Pass 4 Jan 2011 36,715 miles

Small cut in left hand front tyre sidewall .

Water/condensation in right hand headllamp .

Fail 4 Jan 2011 36,713 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Small cut in left hand front tyre sidewall .

Water/condensation in right hand headllamp .

Pass 4 Jan 2010 29,415 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 25,230 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2007 22,461 miles

O/S/F+N/S/F tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Oct 2006 16,937 miles

ADVISE both rear tyres low

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xkr?

Based on 218,570 MOT tests across 12,571 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
2,309
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,083
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 2,159
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,123
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,080
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,593
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LC53 KAJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 59,046 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xkr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,083 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC53 KAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xkr typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LC53 KAJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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