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M29 XJL

2012 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,480 mi
Last recorded94,480 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 XJL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 94,480 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 87,133 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 80,620 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 77,886 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both, hard pipes slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 74,400 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 70,611 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 63,384 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 63,382 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 54,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 44,786 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 35,233 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 35,231 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Brake pad warning light

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front inner edges low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 22,678 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm 275/35/20 102Y

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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M29 XJL is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 65,030 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 M29 XJL, 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 14 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M29 XJL registered?

M29 XJL is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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