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ML03 ORY

2003 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 3549cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

105,925 mi
Last recorded105,925 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 ORY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,549cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 105,925 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 100,728 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 96,541 miles

Nearside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 95,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 95,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 91,631 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 88,648 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 84,486 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 81,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 78,057 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 68,591 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 67,085 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 65,884 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 64,287 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 62,019 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 60,753 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 56,302 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 54,178 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 51,429 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 48,309 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 42,617 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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ML03 ORY is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 3,549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 ML03 ORY, 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 ML03 ORY registered?

ML03 ORY is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is ML03 ORY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML03 ORY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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