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NX53 GWM

2003 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

156,670 mi
Last recorded156,670 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 GWM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 156,670 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 156,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 156,296 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 154,521 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 148,853 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 142,964 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 140,012 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 139,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded along chassis leg under bonnet at black retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 134,274 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 126,396 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 120,143 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 113,072 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 111,067 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 111,067 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 107,347 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 98,389 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 87,388 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 76,618 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 64,831 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 56,529 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 48,156 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 36,291 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,496 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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NX53 GWM is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NX53 GWM, 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.

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What year was NX53 GWM registered?

NX53 GWM is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is NX53 GWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX53 GWM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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