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MY03 XKR

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

47,670 mi
Last recorded47,670 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY03 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 47,670 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 47,551 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 47,224 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 46,848 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 46,847 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component likely to fail Trunnion bearings excessively worn (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2022 46,080 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 43,820 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 43,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 34,323 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 34,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 29,628 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2017 29,361 miles

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

engine management light on

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2016 28,890 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 7 Apr 2015 28,007 miles

em light on

slight play in both rear hubs

Pass 2 Apr 2014 26,359 miles

slight play in both rear hubs /em light on

Pass 2 Apr 2013 24,856 miles

slight play in both rear hubs /em light on

Pass 3 Apr 2012 23,692 miles

slight play in both rear hubs /engine management light on

Pass 7 Apr 2011 21,292 miles

slight wear in rear shafts

Pass 10 Apr 2010 19,557 miles

em light on

Pass 9 Apr 2009 17,289 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 17,283 miles

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

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

EM light on

slight play both rear hubs

Pass 4 May 2007 11,847 miles

slight play both rear hubs

Pass 28 Apr 2006 9,473 miles

Rear tyres on limit

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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MY03 XKR is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MY03 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.

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What year was MY03 XKR registered?

MY03 XKR is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is MY03 XKR safe to buy?

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