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LT53 SWV

2003 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,648 mi
Last recorded156,648 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 SWV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 156,648 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 154,241 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine covers and under car covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Aug 2019 154,239 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine covers and under car covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Aug 2018 151,129 miles

Nearside Front advise tyre has nail in

Rear advise pads low

Pass 23 Aug 2017 148,252 miles

Engine cover fitted obsecuring some components

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Undertray fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 24 Aug 2016 145,887 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Fail 24 Aug 2016 145,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Aug 2015 142,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 135,681 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 130,399 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 130,399 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres tread is wearing on the inner edge and wearing out of shape

Pass 30 Aug 2012 125,118 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine management light is on indicting a fault

Pass 25 Aug 2011 119,709 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 112,716 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 105,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 100,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 91,173 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 80,690 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 SWV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SWV, 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.

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What year was LT53 SWV registered?

LT53 SWV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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