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RE59 RLE

2012 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

204,030 mi
Last recorded204,030 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 RLE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 204,030 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 187,878 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 182,638 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 176,997 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 168,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 157,488 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 149,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 144,379 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 144,379 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 142,685 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 142,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn close to limit.and nail intread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 130,031 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 130,031 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 109,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 86,805 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 62,545 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 62,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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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RE59 RLE is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 65,030 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 RE59 RLE, 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 14 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RE59 RLE registered?

RE59 RLE is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is RE59 RLE safe to buy?

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