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LV08 XLN

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,436 mi
Last recorded105,436 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 XLN
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 105,436 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 105,436 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 95,591 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 95,591 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint 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 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2023 86,804 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 86,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 79,006 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 79,006 miles

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

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))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 69,574 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 69,574 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 63,730 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault only tested from vehicles used after 2012 (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 58,802 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

covers fitted under vehicle not allowing a full inspection

registration plates conform to requirements at time of test

Pass 5 Jun 2017 51,568 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2016 48,474 miles

can not see brake fluid level

near side wiper slightly split

sheilds fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2016 48,474 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

can not see brake fluid level

near side wiper slightly split

sheilds fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 45,472 miles

all flexy hoses starting to rust on metal ends

can not see brake fluid level

front wipers slightly smery

rear exhaust slightly loose

sheilds fitted

Pass 23 May 2014 42,268 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tpm light and eng light illuminated

Fail 23 May 2014 42,268 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tpm light and eng light illuminated

Pass 15 Jun 2012 38,417 miles

tyre pressure warning light stays on.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,636 miles

offside rear disc grooved

Fail 19 Apr 2011 30,635 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside rear disc grooved

some leds out on rear lamps

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 XLN is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XLN, 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 XLN registered?

LV08 XLN is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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