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NL05 OBH

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,725 mi
Last recorded106,725 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 OBH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2026 106,725 miles

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

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

Central Front Undertray likely to become detached Undertray Hanging Down (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side Wall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Front Fog Lights Not Working

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer Ball Joint Boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight Lenses Hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer Ball Joint Boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 101,598 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 98,028 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 96,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

o/s/r lower hub bush has play

oil dampness around undertray area oil level low

Pass 12 Jan 2022 94,422 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 94,027 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 92,925 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 92,925 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 92,555 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Feb 2018 92,406 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 92,370 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 90,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner & outer edges ! 235/50r18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge ! 235/50r18 (4.1.E.1)

unable to inspect underside of vehicle fully due to under-body covers fitted !

Fail 11 Dec 2015 90,326 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/50r18 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner & outer edges ! 235/50r18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge ! 235/50r18 (4.1.E.1)

unable to inspect underside of vehicle fully due to under-body covers fitted !

Pass 1 Dec 2014 87,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 80,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 74,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2011 61,419 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 61,419 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 47,691 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 38,026 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 33,768 miles

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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NL05 OBH is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 75,379 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 NL05 OBH, 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 21 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NL05 OBH registered?

NL05 OBH is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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