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LG08 OVL

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,870 mi
Last recorded153,870 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 OVL
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 153,870 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 144,096 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 144,095 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2024 138,486 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 129,333 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 118,181 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 107,444 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 95,946 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 85,108 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 85,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 74,363 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 74,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 65,639 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 47,673 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 43,815 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 32,008 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 25,891 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 20,019 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 20,019 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xf?

Based on 1,374,522 MOT tests across 118,872 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
6,450
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
118,872
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,779
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,809
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,074
Registration plate lamp not working 6,726
position lamp(s) not working 6,585
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LG08 OVL is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xf models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 77,475 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG08 OVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xf typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG08 OVL registered?

LG08 OVL is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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