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MC53 LUP

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

122,163 mi
Last recorded122,163 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 LUP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 122,163 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 120,099 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 118,780 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 118,780 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 115,854 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 111,796 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 106,620 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 101,097 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2020 101,096 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 94,203 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 89,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 88,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 86,837 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 85,231 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 83,255 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 82,026 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 8 Dec 2011 76,914 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 72,054 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 66,632 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 60,060 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 54,315 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 51,843 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 51,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 28,038 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 28,032 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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MC53 LUP is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 MC53 LUP, 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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What year was MC53 LUP registered?

MC53 LUP is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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