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MP03 EDL

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,774 mi
Last recorded128,774 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 EDL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 128,774 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 125,043 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 120,570 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 115,865 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 115,861 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 115,327 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 113,208 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 102,600 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 89,770 miles

Nearside Rear light unit cracked not affecting light output

Fail 2 Nov 2018 89,770 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear light unit cracked not affecting light output

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 10 Nov 2017 86,126 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 81,382 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 77,194 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 77,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 72,989 miles

Both front tyre side walls deterioated.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 66,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre sidewall sllightly perished

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 20 Nov 2012 62,461 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 56,774 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 39,463 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 19,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 19,941 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 17,819 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 15,410 miles

engine undertray fitted

Pass 9 May 2006 12,208 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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MP03 EDL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MP03 EDL, 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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MP03 EDL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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