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LG08 OUU

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,213 mi
Last recorded118,213 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 OUU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 118,213 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 109,890 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 99,686 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 89,060 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 89,060 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 82,943 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2021 80,140 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 77,529 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 73,389 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 68,900 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 63,473 miles

both front tyres perished on edges (not to cords) and worn on both edges ADVISE replacement

Fail 16 Mar 2017 63,461 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front tyres perished on edges (not to cords) and worn on both edges ADVISE replacement

Pass 14 Mar 2016 56,557 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,839 miles

advise n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have cuts in side walls

Pass 20 Mar 2014 45,333 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre almost bald on inner edge

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

Offside rear tyre almost bald on inner edge

Offside registration plate lamp dim

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 8 Mar 2013 36,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 36,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 26,868 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 18,871 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 18,869 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 OUU is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OUU, 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 OUU registered?

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

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