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LM03 URF

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,275 mi
Last recorded61,275 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 URF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 61,275 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

a/c pipe leaking

Fail 4 Jul 2025 61,275 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

a/c pipe leaking

Pass 18 Jul 2024 61,270 miles

hazard switch slightly sticky

Pass 5 Jul 2023 67,426 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty sticking slightly (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 61,214 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 61,214 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 61,147 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 61,905 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 61,098 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 61,016 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty switch sticking slightly (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 60,778 miles

Coolant leak front of engine ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides rear hubs have slight play (design feature)

Pass 21 Jun 2017 60,518 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 60,471 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 3 Jun 2016 59,936 miles

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 23 Jun 2015 59,510 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 3 Jul 2014 58,109 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 58,109 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2013 57,876 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 57,092 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 55,772 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 53,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 May 2009 52,648 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 51,500 miles

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)

high level brake light not working assume disconnected small cut in n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 29 May 2007 45,399 miles

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

small cut in n/s/f tyre †High level brake light not working assume dissconected

Pass 3 Jul 2006 39,795 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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LM03 URF is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 61,442 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM03 URF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LM03 URF is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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