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N7 DWE

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

70,213 mi
Last recorded70,213 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 DWE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 May 2026 70,213 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 69,448 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 67,495 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 65,228 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 63,787 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 62,040 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 61,531 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 61,146 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corroded (double skinned) (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 61,139 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 60,913 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 60,913 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 59,841 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 59,840 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 58,725 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 1 Mar 2013 57,871 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 56,681 miles

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

air bag light on

front wipers poor

oil cooler slight oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2012 56,673 miles

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

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

air bag light on

front wipers poor

oil cooler slight oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2011 55,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak from rear axle - suspect offside diff. seal

Pass 4 Mar 2011 55,570 miles

oil leak from rear axle - suspect offside diff. seal

Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,035 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 50,465 miles

slight play in offside inner track rod end

Pass 10 Mar 2008 41,831 miles

slight movement in os steering rack end

Pass 14 Feb 2007 33,429 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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N7 DWE is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 61,442 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 XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N7 DWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N7 DWE is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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