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MK51 LJJ

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,551 mi
Last recorded125,551 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 LJJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 125,551 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 125,551 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 123,951 miles

front inner sills corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2024 122,971 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 121,483 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion under vehicle on all components

Pass 14 Mar 2022 120,956 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 118,268 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 115,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 110,066 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 106,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Under both front wheel is excessively corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2017 106,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Under both front wheel is excessively corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2016 103,797 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)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 103,797 miles

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

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

unable to inspect brake pads

Pass 22 Oct 2015 98,903 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 97,706 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 97,660 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 95,070 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 91,561 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 87,670 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 87,670 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 82,929 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 76,877 miles

osr tyre side wall starting to crack

Pass 27 Sep 2007 75,676 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 73,884 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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MK51 LJJ is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 79,856 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 MK51 LJJ, 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 25 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MK51 LJJ is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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