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LG53 KRF

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

93,109 mi
Last recorded93,109 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 KRF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 93,109 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 89,867 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 89,867 miles

Nearside 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))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 89,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in grease or other material. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Play in outer UJ. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Play in the inner UJ. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded.

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti-roll bar linkage bushes perished and worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded.

Pass 5 Jun 2023 88,512 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 87,825 miles

Both nearside and offside sills are corroded at rear wheel arch area.

Both rear drive shafts have wear in the universal joints (this component acts as the upper suspension arm).

Pass 28 Apr 2021 87,370 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 86,549 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 86,547 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 86,188 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 85,249 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 84,214 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 82,561 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 80,889 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 78,480 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 77,053 miles

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)

brake warning light on

Pass 14 Sep 2011 72,969 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 65,950 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 15 Sep 2009 58,487 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 9,486 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 41,229 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,002 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 29,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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LG53 KRF is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 61,442 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG53 KRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LG53 KRF registered?

LG53 KRF is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LG53 KRF safe to buy?

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