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MW53 OLC

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,035 mi
Last recorded68,035 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 OLC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 68,035 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 63,497 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 63,465 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 60,307 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 60,307 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 60,178 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 60,178 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 60,057 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 59,969 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 59,696 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 58,428 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 57,037 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 54,914 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 53,097 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 50,742 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 48,298 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 45,507 miles

N/S front tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 14 Nov 2011 42,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

the nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer side wall

Pass 10 Nov 2010 38,279 miles

the nearside front tyre has a slight cut in the side wall of the tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2009 32,957 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 28,050 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODED

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 28,050 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODED

Pass 15 Nov 2007 23,569 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLIT

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC BADLY CORRODED

Pass 16 Nov 2006 18,416 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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MW53 OLC is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MW53 OLC, 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 MW53 OLC registered?

MW53 OLC is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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