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OU08 LWL

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,280 mi
Last recorded120,280 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 LWL
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 120,280 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 102,180 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 99,273 miles

oil leak rear diff

Fail 26 Jun 2024 99,263 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear diff oil seals leaking

Pass 22 Apr 2023 96,291 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 96,135 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 95,121 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 95,120 miles

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2017 90,865 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 90,862 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 87,037 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 81,544 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 52,140 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 74,287 miles

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

Offside rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 31 Oct 2012 65,503 miles

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 30 Oct 2012 65,503 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 21 Oct 2011 58,186 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xf?

Based on 1,374,522 MOT tests across 118,872 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
6,450
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
118,872
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,779
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,809
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,074
Registration plate lamp not working 6,726
position lamp(s) not working 6,585
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OU08 LWL is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xf models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 77,475 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 Xf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU08 LWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xf typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OU08 LWL registered?

OU08 LWL is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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