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LY52 NHL

2003 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

46,099 mi
Last recorded46,099 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 NHL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 46,099 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 44,842 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 43,333 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 42,092 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 40,968 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 40,126 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 37,921 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 36,714 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 34,983 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 32,746 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 31,452 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges.

Pass 31 Dec 2013 29,453 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 27,769 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 25,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 23,746 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 22,128 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 22,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2009 21,205 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 19,820 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 18,666 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 15,877 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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LY52 NHL is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY52 NHL, 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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What year was LY52 NHL registered?

LY52 NHL is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is LY52 NHL safe to buy?

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