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LK53 RMV

2004 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,380 mi
Last recorded103,380 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 RMV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 103,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 100,945 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 98,678 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted restricting view

Pass 10 Aug 2022 97,426 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 96,322 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 96,322 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 94,268 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive UNDER TRAY FITTED,CAN SEE CLEARLY. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 94,249 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK COVER. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK COVER. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive UNDER TRAY FITTED,CAN SEE CLEARLY. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 92,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 90,785 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FADING ACROSS LENGTH OF PLATE. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 90,783 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X 2. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FADING ACROSS LENGTH OF PLATE. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 89,880 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON.

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 89,860 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ENGINE LIGHT ON.

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 88,556 miles

Engine mangment light on.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 86,023 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine mangment light on

nearside rear door not opening from inside

Pass 11 Aug 2014 84,776 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 83,249 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 83,249 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 79,134 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 79,134 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 75,532 miles

door sill covers fitted

front discs slightly worn and corroded

n/s/f lower shock absorber bush slight play

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

n/s/r lower arm rear bush slight play

n/s/r shock absorber lower bush slight play

o/s/f lower shock absorber bush slight play

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/r lower arm rear bush slight play

o/s/r shock absorber lower bush slight play

rear discs slightly corroded

under shields fitted to under side of vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2010 67,715 miles

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 3 Jul 2009 57,070 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 45,574 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 30,693 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 27,272 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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LK53 RMV is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 77,784 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 LK53 RMV, 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 22 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LK53 RMV registered?

LK53 RMV is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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