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RA53 CVL

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,057 mi
Last recorded92,057 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 CVL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 92,057 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 92,057 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 83,923 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 83,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 78,115 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 76,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 76,829 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability arm hub bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability arm hub bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 76,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torque arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torque arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement gaiters split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush gaiters split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 75,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 75,856 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 71,500 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 65,729 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 56,488 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 55,493 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and engine under tray fitted covering some components

Pass 9 Sep 2016 53,986 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2016 53,986 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 51,531 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

engine undertrays fitted covering components

Pass 11 Sep 2014 49,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 48,086 miles

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE // SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R BOTTOM ARM

Pass 17 Dec 2012 47,068 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 47,068 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 44,480 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 42,913 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

O/S/FRONT TYRE LOW PRESSURE, SUSPECTED PUNCTURE

Pass 7 Dec 2009 41,300 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 39,120 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 39,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 36,956 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 33,956 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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RA53 CVL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RA53 CVL, 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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RA53 CVL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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