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LF53 ZGN

2003 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,193 mi
Last recorded138,193 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xjr86,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 ZGN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 138,193 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 134,766 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 134,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both handbrake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2024 129,871 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 129,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2023 127,238 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 127,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2022 124,243 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 121,429 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 119,224 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 119,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2019 115,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Feb 2019 115,824 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2018 111,199 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 111,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 107,146 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 107,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 102,310 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 102,306 miles

Nearside Front Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 94,145 miles

Both rear handbrake pads extremly low

Fail 29 Dec 2014 93,899 miles

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

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

Both rear handbrake pads extremly low

Pass 23 Jan 2014 83,042 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 83,042 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 76,801 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 68,773 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 68,771 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 66,417 miles

slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension bushes

Pass 12 Nov 2009 64,585 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre getting low on inner edge

offside front tyre low on inner edge

slight play in offside and nearside rear suspension

Pass 12 Jun 2009 58,778 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 58,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 43,644 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 43,644 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 30,637 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 30,637 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

unable to see inner brake pads †cuts to both front tyre sidewalls

Pass 2 Oct 2006 26,995 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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LF53 ZGN is a 2003 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 86,756 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 Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF53 ZGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LF53 ZGN is a 2003 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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