CarVerify

Free Car Check

LW08 OAM

2008 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4200cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,541 mi
Last recorded135,541 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW08 OAM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 135,541 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 80,300 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 69,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 69,292 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 58,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 58,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 2 places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged in 3 places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 44,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 44,559 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 36,939 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
Full Jaguar Xj reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LW08 OAM is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 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 Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LW08 OAM, 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 18 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LW08 OAM?

You can check the full history of LW08 OAM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LW08 OAM registered?

LW08 OAM is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 October 2008.

Is LW08 OAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW08 OAM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LW08 OAM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LW08 OAM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.