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NV53 MYU

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

115,293 mi
Last recorded115,293 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 MYU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 115,293 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 114,918 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2024 114,716 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2024 114,716 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2023 114,390 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 114,058 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 113,510 miles

underbody trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2020 112,979 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 112,755 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 112,755 miles

Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 112,212 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 111,217 miles

underbody trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 109,695 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 107,995 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 98,440 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 98,440 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2012 93,537 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011
Fail 22 Aug 2011 85,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 75,014 miles

both handbrake cable slevees worn

Fail 27 Jul 2010 75,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both handbrake cable slevees worn

Pass 22 Jul 2009 62,880 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 54,140 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 44,781 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 44,686 miles

both rear tyres 2/3mm

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

due to under covers front to rear fuel and brake pipes not checked properly

Pass 17 Jan 2007 44,685 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

rear brakes binding slightly

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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NV53 MYU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 80,834 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 NV53 MYU, 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 23 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NV53 MYU?

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What year was NV53 MYU registered?

NV53 MYU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is NV53 MYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV53 MYU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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