CarVerify

Free Car Check

MJ02 DRZ

2002 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

48,781 mi
Last recorded48,781 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 DRZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 48,781 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 47,505 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 45,610 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 43,617 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm front bush deteriorating.

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 41,720 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 39,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor pan strengthening plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 38,986 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 38,362 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 37,769 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Jun 2017 37,335 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 37,335 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2016 36,526 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 35,732 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 34,809 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on faces

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

Pass 30 May 2013 33,913 miles

offside front wheel buckled

Pass 21 May 2012 32,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 31,801 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode on edges.

Pass 10 May 2010 30,694 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2009 28,637 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2009 28,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 27,177 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 25,038 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 23,158 miles

slight play evident at rear wheels, drive shaft movement in differential ( driveshafts form part of rear suspension upper arms)

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MJ02 DRZ is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 64,899 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ02 DRZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MJ02 DRZ?

You can check the full history of MJ02 DRZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MJ02 DRZ registered?

MJ02 DRZ is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 4 May 2002.

Is MJ02 DRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ02 DRZ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MJ02 DRZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MJ02 DRZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.