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P88 XJR

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

87,798 mi
Last recorded87,798 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP88 XJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 87,798 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 87,634 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 87,095 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 86,692 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 84,529 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 82,558 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 80,216 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 78,645 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 73,799 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 68,989 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 60,605 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 59,215 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 54,198 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 49,487 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 49,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 41,492 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 33,906 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 24,642 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 16,997 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 11,135 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 9,264 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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P88 XJR is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P88 XJR, 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

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What year was P88 XJR registered?

P88 XJR is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is P88 XJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P88 XJR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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