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LY53 TVM

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,246 mi
Last recorded46,246 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 TVM
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 46,246 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Outer wheel rim trim damaged and deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Outer wheel rim trim damaged and deteriorated

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 46,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Alloy wheel outer rim slightly damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2024 46,223 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Indicator switch inoperative Wont switch off (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both nearside road wheels damaged outer rims

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 45,333 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 45,333 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative switch stuck on (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 44,075 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 43,196 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 42,014 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 40,561 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CUTS IN SIDEWALL

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 39,829 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 38,549 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 38,547 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 37,301 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2012 37,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 37,300 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 36,101 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 35,447 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 34,758 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 33,456 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 33,456 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 30,302 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xkr?

Based on 218,570 MOT tests across 12,571 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
2,309
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,083
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 2,159
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,123
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,080
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,593
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LY53 TVM is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 59,046 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 Xkr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,083 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY53 TVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xkr typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LY53 TVM registered?

LY53 TVM is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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