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PN53 DVJ

2003 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

43,349 mi
Last recorded43,349 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 DVJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 43,349 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 43,148 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 42,980 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

steering rack leaking

Pass 5 Sep 2023 42,842 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 42,670 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 42,210 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 41,821 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 41,341 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 39,904 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 39,663 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 39,328 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 38,269 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 36,784 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 34,277 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 33,083 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 30,922 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 26,703 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 23,588 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 17,598 miles

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

Slight dammage to nsf tyre bead protector. No visible cords

Slight play top-bottom of both rear wheels

Fail 11 Sep 2007 17,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Slight dammage to NSF tyre side wall bead protector. No visible cords

Slight play top to bottom of both rear wheels

Pass 25 Sep 2006 13,197 miles

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

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

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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PN53 DVJ is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 PN53 DVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN53 DVJ registered?

PN53 DVJ is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is PN53 DVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN53 DVJ 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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