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LEE 488

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,092 mi
Last recorded71,092 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEE 488
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 71,092 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 71,089 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 68,612 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 65,400 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 65,400 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 62,900 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 60,172 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 57,996 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 57,996 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 54,653 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 51,871 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 47,556 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 44,410 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 41,227 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 37,529 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 35,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 35,195 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 31,005 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 31,005 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 25,676 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 25,597 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 21,196 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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LEE 488 is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LEE 488, 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 LEE 488 registered?

LEE 488 is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is LEE 488 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEE 488 shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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