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LV08 XLM

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,260 mi
Last recorded104,260 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 XLM
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 104,260 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2026 104,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 98,943 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 98,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached under engine (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2024 94,118 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 94,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 91,303 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 82,389 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 82,389 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 81,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 71,424 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 66,565 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 62,495 miles

Different size tyre fitted front to rear, although the same across a axle

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Run flat tyres fitted to the front

Pass 17 Feb 2018 59,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Front slight side wall damage

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

under tray fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2018 59,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front slight side wall damage

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

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2017 57,208 miles

Offside Front run flat tyre fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 53,948 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2015 53,948 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel flap not opening

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2014 50,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2014 50,596 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 48,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 46,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Jan 2012 43,707 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 43,707 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2011 39,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 39,833 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xf?

Based on 1,374,522 MOT tests across 118,872 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
6,450
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
118,872
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,779
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,809
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,074
Registration plate lamp not working 6,726
position lamp(s) not working 6,585
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LV08 XLM is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xf models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 77,475 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 Xf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV08 XLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LV08 XLM registered?

LV08 XLM is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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