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MV51 LVJ

2001 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,885 mi
Last recorded124,885 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 LVJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 124,885 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 122,254 miles

slight surface rusting around rear subframe

Fail 20 Mar 2025 122,254 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working bulb (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

slight surface rusting around rear subframe

Pass 8 Mar 2024 120,555 miles

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

surface rusting to both o/s n/s front floors by jacking points

Pass 10 Mar 2023 118,854 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 117,009 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing behind shocker (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 115,140 miles

Slight play both lower steering joints

Pass 19 Mar 2020 113,866 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 110,541 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 107,235 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 107,235 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 103,610 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 103,610 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 99,895 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 96,387 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 92,794 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 86,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in n/s rear suspension

Pass 7 Mar 2013 86,746 miles

slight play in n/s rear suspension

Pass 22 Mar 2012 75,926 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 75,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 69,742 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 69,742 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 65,963 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 65,963 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 60,465 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 53,592 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 45,788 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 41,536 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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MV51 LVJ is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 79,856 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 MV51 LVJ, 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 25 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MV51 LVJ is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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