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NV03 OAC

2003 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,028 mi
Last recorded89,028 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 OAC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2026 89,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 87,604 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear parking limit only just met

Fail 2 Jul 2025 87,604 miles

Nearside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear parking limit only just met

Pass 3 Jul 2024 85,033 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 81,865 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 81,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe under front wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe under front wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Lower inner wing corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 78,687 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear parking brake limit only just met

Fail 18 Nov 2021 78,687 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear parking brake limit only just met

Pass 26 Oct 2020 75,220 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 72,565 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 68,891 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 64,885 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Sep 2016 60,112 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 60,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 55,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 50,062 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 45,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre getting low on treads

Slight play in rear hubs area

Pass 21 Sep 2012 42,804 miles

both inner sills/ floor panels corroded

rear sub-frame corroded front suspension componemts corroded advise clean and waxoyl

Pass 19 Sep 2011 41,648 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,222 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 37,724 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 37,724 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 36,048 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 32,143 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 32,143 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 27,936 miles

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

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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NV03 OAC is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NV03 OAC, 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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NV03 OAC is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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