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MR51 OAN

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

159,243 mi
Last recorded159,243 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR51 OAN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 159,243 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 159,240 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking At pipe joints to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 155,429 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak on fuel tank jubilee joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 151,201 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 147,374 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/35/ZR20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 143,315 miles

Tyre pressure warning light on.

Fail 20 Sep 2021 143,311 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 29 Sep 2020 140,375 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 140,375 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 140,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 adjustable rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn foremost mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 135,143 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 135,003 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush in track control arm (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Sound deadening material insecure at exhaust area (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 133,331 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 133,331 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 19 May 2017 129,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front cuts in tyre side wall, not showing cords

Nearside Rear cuts in tyre side wall, not showing cords

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front cuts in tyre side wall, not showing cords

Offside Front tyre bold on edges

Offside Rear cuts in tyre side wall, not showing cords

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 May 2017 129,846 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative washers (1.7.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front cuts in tyre side wall, not showing cords

Nearside Rear cuts in tyre side wall, not showing cords

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front cuts in tyre side wall, not showing cords

Offside Front tyre bold on edges

Offside Rear cuts in tyre side wall, not showing cords

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 117,704 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 101,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers fitted to outer sill

Fail 14 Apr 2015 101,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers fitted to outer sill

Pass 15 Apr 2014 87,723 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 87,722 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 16 May 2013 84,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs worn

Fail 7 May 2013 84,490 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 May 2012 77,703 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 67,482 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

offside rear brake disc slightly scorn

Pass 3 Mar 2011 66,200 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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MR51 OAN is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 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 MR51 OAN, 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 18 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MR51 OAN is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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