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LY57 CVD

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,181 mi
Last recorded192,181 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 CVD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 192,181 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 184,270 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 175,497 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 175,497 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 166,825 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 156,840 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 148,868 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 138,166 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 138,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lamp cover but still working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 132,698 miles

Nearside Rear number plate bulb not working

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

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

battery light on

Pass 7 Dec 2017 122,047 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 122,047 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 115,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on shoulders and stepping (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on shoulders and stepping (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2015 112,749 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 91,715 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 78,123 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 68,306 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 60,356 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 52,209 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

small stone chips to front screen

Fail 21 Dec 2010 52,209 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

small stone chips to front screen

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
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LY57 CVD is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LY57 CVD, 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.

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What year was LY57 CVD registered?

LY57 CVD is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is LY57 CVD safe to buy?

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