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R888 RCB

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,814 mi
Last recorded156,814 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 RCB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 156,814 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 156,813 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 155,591 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 152,620 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 149,778 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 148,942 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 147,353 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 147,349 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 144,931 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension tie rod outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 140,299 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 133,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 124,607 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 118,998 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 110,272 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 110,272 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 97,908 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 86,785 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 75,683 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 75,403 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front tyre ia worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 69,047 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 63,697 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 63,243 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 58,659 miles

offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 51,221 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 51,221 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 42,382 miles

both front tyres worn very low on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2006 32,879 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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R888 RCB is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R888 RCB, 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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R888 RCB is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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