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MK53 PJV

2003 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

97,074 mi
Last recorded97,074 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 PJV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 97,074 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 94,570 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 94,018 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 88,485 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 88,343 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 87,840 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 87,734 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 86,036 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 82,010 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 72,214 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 63,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 63,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 60,510 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 58,907 miles

both front brakediscs slightley corrodded under veicle covers fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2011 58,390 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2011 58,390 miles

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2010 55,554 miles

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

front to rear under veicle covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2009 54,269 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 54,269 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 50,913 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 46,810 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 44,050 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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MK53 PJV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MK53 PJV, 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 MK53 PJV registered?

MK53 PJV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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The MOT history for MK53 PJV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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