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LG57 BYV

2007 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2722cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,066 mi
Last recorded122,066 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Jaguar Xj74,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 BYV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,722cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 122,066 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 118,237 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 115,884 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 113,890 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 104,740 miles

under trays floor and engine covers fitted obscuring tested items

Fail 24 Sep 2021 104,734 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays floor and engine covers fitted obscuring tested items

Pass 28 Oct 2020 104,075 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play inner and outer bushes /// (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges ///

Fail 21 Oct 2020 104,037 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play inner and outer bushes /// (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear no plate light lense missing ///

both front tyres worn on inner edges ///

Pass 25 Oct 2019 100,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 98,214 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 95,574 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 94,279 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and starting to go out of shape

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and slightly out of shape

Pass 17 Nov 2015 90,965 miles

Centre Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing inner bush (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2015 90,963 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside wiper deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 2MM (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2014 86,339 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 74,841 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 66,192 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 66,192 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 54,113 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 26 Nov 2010 39,436 miles

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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LG57 BYV is a 2007 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,722cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 74,243 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LG57 BYV, 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 19 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG57 BYV registered?

LG57 BYV is a 2007 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 November 2007.

Is LG57 BYV safe to buy?

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