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LG53 NHJ

2003 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,921 mi
Last recorded80,921 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xjr86,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 NHJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 80,921 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside/offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear differential oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2024 79,070 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 79,068 miles

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

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

Offside Front reflector damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2023 77,192 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 75,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 75,562 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 73,789 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 73,789 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 72,984 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 72,855 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 70,859 miles

Engine oil level low

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin parking brake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 68,767 miles

Front under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cuts on s/wall

Nearside Rear tyre slighty run/flat

Pass 22 May 2017 67,221 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 18 May 2016 65,677 miles

offside front tyre slight sidewall damage

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2015 62,962 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre sidewalll damage

Pass 15 May 2014 60,860 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2013 58,072 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2013 58,072 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 51,642 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both front outer tyre wall and tread cracking

both rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2010 47,037 miles

Nerside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Offside front tyre slight damage on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Aug 2009 44,845 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2008 39,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 32,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 32,551 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 20,954 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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LG53 NHJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LG53 NHJ, 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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What year was LG53 NHJ registered?

LG53 NHJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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