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LK08 VJD

2008 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

88,069 mi
Last recorded88,069 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 VJD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 88,069 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 86,219 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 84,155 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 77,730 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 72,759 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 72,759 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2020 69,570 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 62,187 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 55,606 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 49,091 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 42,782 miles

Covers fitted - Not allowing full inspection of underside/engine bay of vehicle

Nail in near-side front tyre

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 42,759 miles

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

Covers fitted - Not allowing full inspection of underside/engine bay of vehicle

Nail in near-side front tyre

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 35,511 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 29,636 miles

nearside rear tyre has cuts on outer sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2013 24,220 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 18,220 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 13,323 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 VJD is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 LK08 VJD, 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 VJD registered?

LK08 VJD is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is LK08 VJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK08 VJD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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