CarVerify

Free Car Check

MK53 PKC

2003 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

110,093 mi
Last recorded110,093 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above 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

RegistrationMK53 PKC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 110,093 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 110,093 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 105,347 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 102,714 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 102,653 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A arm boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A arm boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 100,938 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre side wall slightly damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 100,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre side wall slightly damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 96,830 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 94,430 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F,O/S/R,N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 94,223 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2018 88,286 miles

nail in o/s front tyre

rear tyres getting low

under body trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2017 80,016 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

covers fitted

slight cut n/s/r tyre

Fail 7 Jul 2017 79,986 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

covers fitted

slight cut n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2016 69,606 miles

Front Both tyre valves cracking

Undertrays/covers fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2016 69,606 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Both tyre valves cracking

Undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 61,153 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 55,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 54,389 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 53,417 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 52,471 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 52,471 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 51,672 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 50,000 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 50,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 48,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 45,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 43,864 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
Full Jaguar Xj 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

MK53 PKC is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MK53 PKC?

You can check the full history of MK53 PKC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MK53 PKC registered?

MK53 PKC is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is MK53 PKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK53 PKC shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MK53 PKC 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 MK53 PKC. 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.