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M20 DRB

2003 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

116,006 mi
Last recorded116,006 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 DRB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 116,006 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 115,534 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 30 Oct 2023 115,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 17 Oct 2022 114,137 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Sep 2021 112,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 111,462 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 110,168 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both - (4.4.3 (a))

Slight brake bind, off-side front

Pass 4 Jul 2018 108,562 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 106,665 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 104,854 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 99,528 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 93,942 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 86,775 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 78,231 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 75,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2011 75,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 70,368 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 600,045 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 60,045 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 49,463 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 43,738 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 33,779 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
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M20 DRB is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 80,834 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M20 DRB, 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 23 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M20 DRB is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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