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MR03 DLB

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,076 mi
Last recorded83,076 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR03 DLB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 83,076 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 3 rose bushes worn to max limit please keep checked or renew (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged 3rd row stalk button as to be pushed in to lock in please advise keep checked or renew (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 83,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding note wheel bearing ect cant be fully checked ? (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides no bulbs or covers fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread edges badly worn to max limit advise renew (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 3 rose bushes worn to max limit please keep checked or renew (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged 3rd row stalk button as to be pushed in to lock in please advise keep checked or renew (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 77,899 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides please keep checked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all3 rose bushes to max limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 77,884 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rose bushes lift/ play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both bulbs and covers missing (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked both sides please keep checked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rose bushes to max limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lift /play (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 72,582 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn to max limit x3 please keep checked or renew (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes x3 worn to max limit advise renew a s a p (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 68,093 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes to max limit please keep checked or renew (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes to max limit please keep checked or renew (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 68,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face badly scored due to pads advise renew (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes to max limit please keep checked or renew (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes to max limit please keep checked or renew (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 60,631 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes worn to max limit advise please keep checked or renew (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes worn to max limit advise please keep checked or renew (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive please keep checked or repair very near to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 53,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 53,188 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 46,054 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 40,295 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2017 40,295 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 39,191 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 39,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 37,337 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 35,503 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 35,503 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 33,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 33,584 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 29,370 miles

Slight corrosion o/s front brake pipe

Slight cut in n/s front tyre outer sideall

Traction control light illuminated. (limo)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 23,775 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 18,811 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 14,498 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 9,894 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 9,894 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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MR03 DLB is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 75,379 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 MR03 DLB, 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 21 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MR03 DLB is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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