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MP03 GOU

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,148 mi
Last recorded97,148 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 GOU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 97,148 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 96,515 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 96,486 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 95,871 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

chip in windscreen

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2023 91,285 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 91,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 84,620 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel tank slightly loose tank mounting straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2022 84,582 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak

Fuel tank slightly loose tank mounting straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 76,367 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 76,363 miles

SMALL CHIP WINDSCREEN

Pass 11 Aug 2020 76,218 miles

small chip on windscreen

Fail 11 Aug 2020 76,217 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

small chip on windscreen

Pass 1 May 2019 72,341 miles

small chip in windscreen

Pass 24 May 2018 69,303 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 66,514 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 61,384 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 55,936 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 48,132 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 39,249 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 31,096 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 26,115 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 23,956 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 22,414 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 20,053 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 17,385 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 15,158 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 GOU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GOU, 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

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What year was MP03 GOU registered?

MP03 GOU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is MP03 GOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MP03 GOU shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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