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LY03 XVE

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

97,563 mi
Last recorded97,563 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 XVE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 97,563 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 97,562 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 96,866 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 96,842 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (marked in yellow) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 94,980 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 94,980 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 93,870 miles

Slight end float on o/s and n/s rear drive shafts Slight vertical play at steering wheel

Pass 11 Oct 2018 91,667 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 91,664 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 86,648 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 81,453 miles

Play in both rear diff output shafts

Brake pipes corroded

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Engine cover fitted

Play in O/S/F inner rack joint

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 81,453 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Brake pipes corroded

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Engine cover fitted

Play in O/S/F inner rack joint

Play in both rear diff output shafts

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 81,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F floor panel corroded.

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Surface corrosion to rear subframe

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 81,397 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F floor panel corroded/holed.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F floor panel corroded.

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Surface corrosion to rear subframe

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 80,654 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 77,720 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 77,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to the nearside front floorpan/body

offside front tyre worn on the inner and outer egdes

Pass 9 Jan 2012 74,825 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air con radiator leaking

offside rear tyre worn down to minium limit of 1.6mm (recommend replace)

screw found in the offside front tyre and worn on the inner edge of the tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2010 66,508 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 63,047 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 60,232 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 52,913 miles

both front brake discs are lipped

nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 12 Jun 2008 52,911 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs are lipped

nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 8 Jun 2007 43,329 miles

Damage to offside rear wheel outer edge.

Fail 7 Jun 2007 43,329 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Damage to offside rear wheel outer edge.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 31,647 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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LY03 XVE is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 61,442 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 XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY03 XVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LY03 XVE is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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