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LR08 VPC

2008 Jaguar Xj

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

173,325 mi
Last recorded173,325 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 VPC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 173,325 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear 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 Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 173,325 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear 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 Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 173,325 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 172,306 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

tpms light on but pre 2012 so not a testable item

Fail 30 Oct 2024 172,306 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position catches siezed (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour also flikering (4.1.4 (a))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

tpms light on but pre 2012 so not a testable item

Pass 29 Aug 2023 170,528 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2023 170,528 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 168,894 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 168,890 miles

Front Power steering component leaking power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 167,834 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack arm (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 166,465 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 166,465 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated wiring to brake pads chafed of under tray (4.11 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 164,105 miles

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

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

TPMS light on

Fail 11 Sep 2019 164,103 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41 41 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 12 Sep 2018 151,451 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm inner bushes slight play at wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 140,949 miles

slight play rear lower suspension arms

Fail 6 Nov 2014 133,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 133,125 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 109,900 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2013 109,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 109,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/r tyre inner wall damaged (tyre has been run flat)

uneven wear n/s/f tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2012 84,249 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 84,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,053 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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LR08 VPC is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 LR08 VPC, 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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LR08 VPC is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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