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LK08 UYO

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2722cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,217 mi
Last recorded69,217 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 UYO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,722cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 69,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 May 2025 67,763 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 67,754 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 66,205 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 66,205 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 64,580 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 64,580 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 61,778 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 59,369 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lowerbush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated torsion bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 59,368 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lowerbush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated torsion bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 57,028 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s lower suspension arm bushes becoming worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 57,028 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s lower suspension arm bushes becoming worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 56,997 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 54,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 54,447 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 5,222 miles

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

underbody plastic trim fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2017 52,228 miles

Front Headlamp insecure n/s o/s /bumper insecure (1.7.3)

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

underbody plastic trim fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 50,018 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 47,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small chip in windscreen

Fail 24 Apr 2015 47,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2014 42,112 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 42,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 29,705 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 25,101 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 12,224 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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LK08 UYO is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,722cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 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 Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK08 UYO, 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 18 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LK08 UYO registered?

LK08 UYO is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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