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OV03 NUA

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

59,148 mi
Last recorded59,148 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 NUA
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 59,148 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 58,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 57,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 56,235 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 55,212 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 54,435 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 53,549 miles

Offside Front Inner rack joint has play.

Fail 27 Jul 2020 53,548 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner rack joint has play.

Pass 6 Aug 2019 52,292 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 50,365 miles

Slight play in both rear drive shafts.

Pass 17 Jul 2017 49,364 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle underside has slight surface corrosion to various parts

Pass 9 Aug 2016 48,373 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 47,033 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 43,856 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 38,941 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 32,155 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 31,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 26 May 2011 29,309 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 29,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2010 25,336 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 22,457 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 19,431 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 19,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 16,274 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 11,264 miles

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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OV03 NUA is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV03 NUA, 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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OV03 NUA is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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