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NL 3709

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,329 mi
Last recorded62,329 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL 3709
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 62,329 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 62,320 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 61,334 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 61,324 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 59,916 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

leak from the rear differential?

offside front tyre inner sidewall is starting to split

Pass 7 Nov 2022 58,297 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 58,294 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 54,062 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 53,219 miles

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

Rear both tie rod arm dust covers perishing

Pass 10 Dec 2019 52,086 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet sticky to open

Pass 20 Nov 2018 48,521 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 44,515 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 38,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight misting (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 38,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight misting (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge recommend replace

Pass 19 Nov 2015 34,337 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 30,601 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 26,820 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 22,726 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 18,819 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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NL 3709 is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 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 NL 3709, 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 18 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NL 3709 registered?

NL 3709 is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is NL 3709 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL 3709 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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