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PJ03 JJL

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,435 mi
Last recorded77,435 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 JJL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 77,435 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 74,992 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 73,274 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 73,274 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 70,506 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 70,506 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 67,826 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 66,817 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 64,062 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 62,852 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 61,585 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 59,020 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 59,020 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 55,264 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 51,101 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 49,407 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 46,026 miles

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

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 5 May 2011 43,498 miles

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

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 4 May 2010 39,487 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 34,828 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 24,543 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2007 19,888 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2006 14,818 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 14,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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PJ03 JJL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PJ03 JJL, 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 PJ03 JJL registered?

PJ03 JJL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is PJ03 JJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ03 JJL shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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