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MW03 XKR

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,787 mi
Last recorded48,787 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 48,787 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 48,686 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 47,706 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 47,701 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 47,129 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 45,756 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 40,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and worn low on inner edge. Tyre is 13 years old - replacement recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and worn low on inner edge. Tyre is 13 years old - replacement recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 34,943 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 34,684 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 34,684 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2017 34,303 miles

slight play n/s/r hub

Pass 21 Jul 2016 33,608 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 33,608 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 32,876 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 32,861 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2014 32,386 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 31,163 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 28,559 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 28,554 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 May 2011 27,012 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 27,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 May 2010 25,496 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 22,559 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 19,449 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 15,780 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 12,744 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xkr?

Based on 218,570 MOT tests across 12,571 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
2,309
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,083
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 2,159
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,123
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,080
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,593
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MW03 XKR is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 59,046 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 Xkr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,083 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW03 XKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xkr typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW03 XKR registered?

MW03 XKR is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 17 May 2003.

Is MW03 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW03 XKR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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