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R31 XXX

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,098 mi
Last recorded74,098 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 XXX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 74,098 miles

pad light on but all pads good

Fail 1 May 2025 74,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

pad light on but all pads good

Pass 2 May 2024 70,434 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 70,434 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam x 2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 64,265 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 63,569 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 63,274 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 63,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 61,316 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 60,009 miles

Nearside Front slight brake binding

Pass 10 Jan 2017 58,851 miles

ltd inspection to floors and sills covers fitted

o/s rear outer handbrake cable damaged rubbing on antiroll bar

Pass 18 Jan 2016 56,786 miles

floors and sills obscured by covers limited inspection

n/s front lower shocker bush slight play

o/s rear outer handbrake cable damaged rubbing on antiroll bar bracket

Pass 20 Jan 2015 54,806 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

slight cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

slight cuts in o/s/r outer tyre wall

slight movement in o/s/r anti-roll bar drop link

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 20 Jan 2014 52,458 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2013 50,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 46,416 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2011 43,382 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 40,911 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 40,911 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 36,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 21 Aug 2007 33,093 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 28,828 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 28,789 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R31 XXX is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R31 XXX, 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 R31 XXX registered?

R31 XXX is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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The MOT history for R31 XXX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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