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LJ51 CZR

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

49,902 mi
Last recorded49,902 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 CZR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 49,902 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle, suspension components and rear subframe

nearside floor corroded and holed but not within 30cm of anything

slight play in nearside rear suspension

slight play in offside rear suspension

Pass 22 Jan 2025 49,400 miles

nearside front floor corroded but not within 30 cm of any mounts,nearside sill corroded but holed,underside of car and suspension/steering components corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2025 49,400 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front floor corroded but not within 30 cm of any mounts,nearside sill corroded but holed,underside of car and suspension/steering components corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2024 48,777 miles

corrossion to underside of car but not within 30cm of any mounts,nearside sill corroded,all steering and suspension components starting to wear,perish and corrode

Fail 19 Jan 2024 48,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

corrossion to underside of car but not within 30cm of any mounts,nearside sill corroded,all steering and suspension components starting to wear,perish and corrode

Pass 23 Jan 2023 47,338 miles

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

Nearside Floor corroded but not excessive

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sill starting to corrode

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 46,766 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 46,766 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 46,132 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded not structural

Underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2021 45,748 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to both front floors

Fail 28 Jan 2021 45,748 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to both front floors

Pass 23 Jan 2020 45,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/r marker light lens damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2019 44,171 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 42,702 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 41,619 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

hole in passengers foot well from corrosion

offside rear light lens cracked

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 6 Jan 2017 41,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

hole in passengers foot well from corrosion

offside rear light lens cracked

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2016 40,416 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 38,991 miles

both front floors starting to corrode

front tyres worn on inner edge

slight wear in rear suspension

Pass 20 Jan 2014 37,285 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2013 34,062 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 34,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 31,255 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)

slight wear in both rear suspension

Pass 28 Jan 2011 29,377 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight wear in rear suspension bushes

Pass 1 Feb 2010 27,415 miles

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 29 Jan 2010 27,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Jan 2009 25,285 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge and just passed test

Pass 31 Jan 2008 22,451 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre just passed test

Pass 30 Jan 2007 20,826 miles

1.N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge slightly. †2.Slight play in rear diff bearings.

Pass 31 Jan 2006 17,419 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)

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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LJ51 CZR is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 64,899 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 XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ51 CZR, 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 24 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ51 CZR registered?

LJ51 CZR is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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The MOT history for LJ51 CZR shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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