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LT53 SVL

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

33,541 mi
Last recorded33,541 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 SVL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 33,541 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 32,515 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 29,887 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 27,154 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 24,405 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 21,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 18,373 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 15,073 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 15,050 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 14,993 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 14,993 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 13,802 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 12,166 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 10,562 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 9,093 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 7,580 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 6,245 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 5,163 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 4,220 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 3,282 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 2,642 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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LT53 SVL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 80,834 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 LT53 SVL, 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 23 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT53 SVL registered?

LT53 SVL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is LT53 SVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT53 SVL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LT53 SVL have outstanding finance?

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