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LL08 TJV

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,361 mi
Last recorded133,361 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 TJV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 133,361 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 128,160 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 123,325 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 117,499 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 111,897 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 107,710 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 107,710 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 95,516 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 85,778 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front reacsion bushes movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 bushes on lower arm movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 85,778 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front reacsion bushes movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides leave large lines in drivers view (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 bushes on lower arm movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 78,778 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Fail 25 May 2017 78,778 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 67,900 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 57,538 miles

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

movement in offside front and nearside front brake reaction tie rods bushes

Pass 29 May 2014 48,165 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 48,097 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 46,650 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 41,669 miles

nearside front tyre cut in side wall not to cords

Pass 6 Apr 2011 38,327 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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LL08 TJV is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LL08 TJV, 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 LL08 TJV registered?

LL08 TJV is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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