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MK03 XUW

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

49,482 mi
Last recorded49,482 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 XUW
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 49,482 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 48,250 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 46,791 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 46,723 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 46,481 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 45,801 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 45,041 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 43,701 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 42,516 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 40,608 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 39,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre very close to wear limit of 1.6mm. Urgent replacement required.. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyres wearing close to wear limit of 1.6mm. Avg tread depth left is 1.8/2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 37,860 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 36,471 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 34,683 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 34,682 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 32,490 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 30,543 miles

both front tyres uneven wear on inner edges

front brake discs worn

rear brake squeak on application

Pass 25 Sep 2009 27,388 miles

oil on min mark

Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,979 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 19,463 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 14,647 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xkr?

Based on 218,570 MOT tests across 12,571 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
2,309
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,083
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 2,159
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,123
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,080
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,593
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MK03 XUW is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 59,046 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xkr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,083 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK03 XUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xkr typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MK03 XUW registered?

MK03 XUW is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is MK03 XUW safe to buy?

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