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R80 XLL

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2722cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

34,306 mi
Last recorded34,306 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 XLL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,722cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 34,306 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 34,306 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 30,949 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 30,949 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 18 Dec 2023 26,997 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 26,953 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 21,721 miles

front track rod ends boots perished

front upper sus swivel boots perished

fuel tank poss weeping seal

rear arb links boots perished

Fail 15 Dec 2022 21,721 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

front track rod ends boots perished

front upper sus swivel boots perished

fuel tank poss weeping seal

rear arb links boots perished

Pass 23 Nov 2021 17,235 miles

all brake discs corroded

all tyres perished sidewalls

dpf regen required

intermittant srs lamp fault cleared, may return

n/s/f track rod end boot perished

o/s/f and n/s/f upper swivel boots perished

rear anti roll bar links boots perished

rear brake pads worn 3mm

Pass 5 Jul 2012 15,817 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 15,074 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 12,798 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 11,619 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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R80 XLL is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,722cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R80 XLL, 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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What year was R80 XLL registered?

R80 XLL is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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