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LR53 VXD

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

143,456 mi
Last recorded143,456 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 VXD
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 143,456 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 143,455 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tear in the tyre and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 142,010 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 139,260 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 137,494 miles

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 131,635 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 123,618 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rusty underbody

Pass 16 Jun 2018 117,175 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 117,086 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 109,125 miles

Body has slight corrosion Floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corrosion

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack extension (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil misting noted

Throttle pedal operation stiff

Pass 8 Jul 2016 102,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leaks noted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 92,069 miles

Coolant leak

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 80,387 miles

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

Front brake disc/s lipped

Front wipers deteriorating

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre sidewall damage

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc/s lipped

Pass 22 Jun 2013 66,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber 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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 66,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber 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)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 56,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 50,175 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 45,741 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 44,231 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 37,200 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 29,998 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 22,944 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 22,924 miles

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

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

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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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LR53 VXD is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LR53 VXD, 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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What year was LR53 VXD registered?

LR53 VXD is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LR53 VXD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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