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R18 OBN

2003 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

92,251 mi
Last recorded92,251 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 OBN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 92,251 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 87,870 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 84,152 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 79,771 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 73,611 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 67,218 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 62,394 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 60,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 60,141 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 56,857 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted covering some components

Pass 31 Jan 2017 54,955 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 52,019 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 48,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

park brake cable outer cover chaffed through but brake functioning ok

Pass 28 Jan 2014 44,593 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 41,309 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 37,308 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 34,523 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 34,521 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 29,260 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 23,086 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 23,082 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

stain on rear seat.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 16,085 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 8,813 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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R18 OBN is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R18 OBN, 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 R18 OBN registered?

R18 OBN is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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