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R21 LPD

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2722cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

131,287 mi
Last recorded131,287 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 LPD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,722cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2026 131,287 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 235/50r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective x2 rubbers mounts defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 235/50r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/50r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp cover missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/50r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 130,442 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 123,510 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 117,298 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 112,417 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 105,713 miles

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 99,606 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 96,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2019 95,974 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2018 94,468 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 86,337 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 86,337 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 81,214 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 81,214 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 74,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal slow to return

Pass 7 Apr 2014 68,681 miles

brake lights hold on slightly after pedal released .

small split in n/s wiper rubber end .

Fail 7 Apr 2014 68,681 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake lights hold on slightly after pedal released .

small split in n/s wiper rubber end .

Pass 5 Apr 2013 63,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake servo holding brakes on momentarily after brake pedal released.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 59,285 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 56,988 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 53,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 51,442 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 51,442 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2008 43,701 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 43,701 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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R21 LPD is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,722cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 75,379 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R21 LPD, 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 21 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R21 LPD is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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