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R9 XJG

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

136,068 mi
Last recorded136,068 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 XJG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 136,068 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 136,063 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 135,911 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 134,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable corroded

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

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

Rear diff slight leak

fuel tank straps corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2019 133,433 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

oil leak

oil leak

rear diff slight leak

Pass 26 Nov 2018 131,581 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 131,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 129,899 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

rear diff slight leak

Pass 17 Nov 2016 127,188 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

oil leak

rear diff slight leak

Pass 19 Nov 2015 124,077 miles

Oil leak

Rear diff slight leak

Fail 18 Nov 2015 124,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear diff slight leak

Pass 18 Nov 2014 119,784 miles

Oil leak

rear diff slight leak

Fail 18 Nov 2014 119,784 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

rear diff slight leak

Pass 13 Nov 2013 117,883 miles

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

Engine and gearbox oily

Offside rear antiroll bar droplink slightly worn but not excessively

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 1 Feb 2013 111,209 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 103,489 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 100,544 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 100,544 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 99,456 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 91,725 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 79,721 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 62,104 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 47,920 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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R9 XJG 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 R9 XJG, 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 R9 XJG registered?

R9 XJG is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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