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MP53 RDU

2003 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

93,386 mi
Last recorded93,386 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 RDU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 93,386 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 92,437 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 89,865 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall, & 9Yrs Old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 87,285 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 85,161 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 81,639 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 81,095 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 79,660 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 76,683 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 76,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2017 74,015 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 74,015 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 70,385 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 62,797 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 60,552 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 51,481 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 43,483 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 32,015 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 30,779 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 26,822 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 23,368 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 18,780 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 13,481 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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MP53 RDU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 MP53 RDU, 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 MP53 RDU registered?

MP53 RDU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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