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R3 JGU

2002 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests48 (39 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,175 mi
Last recorded38,175 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Sovereign86,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 JGU
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

39 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 38,175 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 83,198 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 33,778 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 28,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front nsf wheel slight buckle

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 82,237 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 81,130 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 24,804 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 24,803 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 79,184 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 24,576 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 79,097 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 77,498 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 23,727 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 77,472 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x3 marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 22,756 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 76,630 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 76,561 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2017 21,725 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 21,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 74,656 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 20,736 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 20,736 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 72,321 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 19,725 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 71,201 miles

All tyres getting / have radial ripple

Corrosion to rear chassis

Fuel pipes corroding

Rear subframe bushes worn

Fail 31 Jan 2015 71,201 miles

All tyres getting / have radial ripple

Corrosion to rear chassis

Fuel pipes corroding

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 5 Aug 2014 18,640 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 18,640 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 70,430 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 17,487 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 70,134 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 15,974 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 69,223 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 14,658 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 67,114 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 13,621 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 63,036 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 May 2010 63,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 12,085 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2009 57,816 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 10,706 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 10,704 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 52,870 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 9,146 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 47,649 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 7,720 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 43,264 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 42,367 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Sovereign?

Based on 21,315 MOT tests across 2,301 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
2,100
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 998
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 614
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 518
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 347
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 333
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R3 JGU is a 2002 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 48 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 86,076 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Sovereign fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R3 JGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Sovereign typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 24 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R3 JGU registered?

R3 JGU is a 2002 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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