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NL57 DFJ

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

156,096 mi
Last recorded156,096 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL57 DFJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 156,096 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on the limit of 1.6mm measured at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe and components corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2025 143,169 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 132,181 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 124,310 miles

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

emmissions too clean to register

Pass 13 Oct 2021 115,754 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear . (1.1.11 (c))

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body covers fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

Pass 15 Oct 2020 113,512 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & poor condition. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 110,381 miles

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

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

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

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sill

Pass 11 Oct 2018 104,748 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both exhaust front pipes has a small leak of gases

Pass 24 Oct 2017 98,958 miles

rusty exhaust back box

Fail 24 Oct 2017 98,958 miles

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

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

rusty exhaust back box

Pass 29 Oct 2016 95,632 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 95,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 94,712 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 87,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 79,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2014 79,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 70,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 62,714 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 62,707 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 50,951 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

smoke level too low to detect

Fail 22 Mar 2011 50,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

smoke level too low to detect

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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NL57 DFJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NL57 DFJ, 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 NL57 DFJ registered?

NL57 DFJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is NL57 DFJ safe to buy?

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