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LV08 GVR

2008 Jaguar Xk

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,591 mi
Last recorded61,591 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xk50,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 GVR
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 61,591 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 60,267 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 58,614 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 57,136 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 57,135 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tie Rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 56,253 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 56,253 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 55,374 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))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 54,209 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))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 53,177 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror n/w electricaly

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2018 52,343 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 52,343 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 51,208 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 50,260 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 49,231 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 48,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs slight wear

rear discs slight wear

Pass 18 Feb 2013 41,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 33,483 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 33,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 26,521 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xk?

Based on 156,752 MOT tests across 11,610 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
2,593
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
11,610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,872
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,213
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 976
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 839
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 762
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LV08 GVR is a 2008 Jaguar Xk in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 50,092 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 Xk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,872 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV08 GVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xk typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LV08 GVR is a 2008 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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