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PL03 NWE

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,160 mi
Last recorded131,160 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 NWE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 131,160 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 129,715 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 125,365 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 125,310 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 120,878 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 120,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 115,865 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 111,399 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 106,362 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 102,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear hazard warning lamp flashing stop lamp aswell

Pass 12 May 2017 96,900 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 93,100 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 87,015 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 78,296 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 76,638 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 76,628 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 73,963 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 73,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 68,687 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 61,847 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2009 55,698 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 49,776 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 45,053 miles

Nearside Front 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 14 Jun 2006 36,373 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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PL03 NWE is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc 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 PL03 NWE, 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 PL03 NWE registered?

PL03 NWE is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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