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LV03 VUX

2003 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

122,311 mi
Last recorded122,311 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 VUX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 122,311 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front fog light bulb loose both

Pass 26 Jun 2023 117,407 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 117,407 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 114,532 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 114,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 113,502 miles

General underside corrosion to suspension components

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 112,997 miles

General underside corrosion to suspension components

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 112,981 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General underside corrosion to suspension components

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 111,939 miles

General underside corrosion to suspension components

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 110,707 miles

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

all four brake hose ferules slightly corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2017 108,186 miles

n/s/f tyre on 4mm and less on edges

Fail 6 Jun 2017 108,186 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre on 4mm and less on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2016 106,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm inner edge,5mm centre,3mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 104,170 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 99,899 miles

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

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

front tyres bold on inner edge

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 22 Jun 2013 96,963 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 96,959 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2012 91,181 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 81,918 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 77,026 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 69,255 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 58,164 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm on outer edge

o/s/r tyre 3mm in centre of tread

o/s/r tyre 3mm on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2007 44,945 miles

inner edge of n/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit 3mm

inner edge of o/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit 3mm

Pass 19 Apr 2006 32,379 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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LV03 VUX is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LV03 VUX, 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 LV03 VUX registered?

LV03 VUX is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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