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N123 GMG

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,678 mi
Last recorded134,678 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 GMG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 134,678 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 127,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low, cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 118,330 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 111,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 22 Dec 2022 111,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 14 Dec 2021 105,493 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 99,761 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 95,057 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 95,057 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 84,406 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 77,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion nearside front metal brake pipe

Fail 29 Aug 2017 77,396 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking lower nearside of engine bay (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 76,349 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Aug 2015 74,594 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 73,115 miles

all front metal brake pipes covered in grease

both front tyres wearing inner edges

offside rear tyre wearing low in tread

Fail 6 Aug 2013 70,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

oil leak

rear discs poor

Pass 6 Aug 2013 70,144 miles

oil leak

rear discs poor

Pass 10 Aug 2012 67,922 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 64,735 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 59,745 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 52,749 miles

offside front tyre showing signs at sidewall of being driven on while under inflaited .

Pass 23 Aug 2008 45,260 miles

rear discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2007 39,801 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 30,364 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 30,357 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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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N123 GMG is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N123 GMG, 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 N123 GMG registered?

N123 GMG is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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