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LG08 OUP

2008 Jaguar Xj

Silver Diesel 2722cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

129,440 mi
Last recorded129,440 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 OUP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,722cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 129,440 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 126,081 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 123,439 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 123,438 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.53 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall cracked deep due to age. all round the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 120,677 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 118,443 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 116,983 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 115,787 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 115,061 miles

engine/under/sill covers.

Pass 13 Apr 2017 112,976 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 112,976 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 109,090 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 106,457 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 106,457 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 103,267 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 99,032 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 98,134 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 76,852 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 65,279 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 65,226 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 55,572 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 27,076 miles

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

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

all four brake discs are scored and liped

Fail 10 Nov 2009 26,652 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

all four brake discs are scored and liped

Pass 8 May 2009 9,256 miles

nsf tyre side wall damage

osr tyre side wall damage

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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LG08 OUP is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,722cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LG08 OUP, 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 LG08 OUP registered?

LG08 OUP is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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