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N3 SVB

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

141,837 mi
Last recorded141,837 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 SVB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 141,837 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged.

Fail 8 Jun 2026 141,813 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged.

Pass 2 Jun 2025 137,708 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 132,850 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 132,798 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt control arm/rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 128,653 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm. and has surface cracking through tread areas. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm. and has surface cracking through tread areas. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and clear lens missing. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 128,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre outer tread area.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm. and has surface cracking through tread areas. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm. and has surface cracking through tread areas. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and clear lens missing. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 124,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2022 124,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 119,858 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 119,802 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower dust covers split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 117,784 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 117,784 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 114,780 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 114,776 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 110,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 106,217 miles

both rear tyres on 3 mm and slight cracking in outer walls of tyres.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 104,359 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 101,820 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 99,518 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 97,362 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 94,343 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 91,562 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 91,562 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 88,064 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2010 88,064 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 81,369 miles

enginemanagement light came on during test.

Fail 19 Jun 2009 81,369 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

enginemanagement light came on during test.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 66,134 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 47,003 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 31,947 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 31,947 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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N3 SVB is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 N3 SVB, 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 N3 SVB registered?

N3 SVB is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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