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LJ51 KVV

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,969 mi
Last recorded54,969 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 KVV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 54,969 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underbody undersealed

underside steering suspension and braking components have corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2024 52,288 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

underside steering suspension and braking components have corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2023 49,297 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

underside including steering suspension and braking components have corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2022 47,557 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

underside has some corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2022 47,372 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

underside has some corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2021 45,986 miles

All steel pipes surface corrosion

Both bottom ball joint rubber boots starting to crack

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Door mirror slightly loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 43,820 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 43,760 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 42,083 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front fog lamp tell-tale not working

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 7 Aug 2018 39,806 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

cracks in both front tyres

Pass 12 Aug 2017 37,904 miles

Front both front tyres cracking in tread

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear up to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 37,851 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front both front tyres cracking in tread

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear up to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 35,288 miles

coil spring corroded BOTH O/S AND N/S FRONT (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 33,108 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 30,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 27,949 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 25,000 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 21,420 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 20,451 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 18,557 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 16,246 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 14,308 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 11,382 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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LJ51 KVV is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 79,856 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 LJ51 KVV, 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 25 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LJ51 KVV is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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