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RF03 DXJ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

102,453 mi
Last recorded102,453 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 DXJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 102,453 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 102,453 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 99,582 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 96,434 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabilizer arm outer bush slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 96,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabilizer arm outer bush slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 93,512 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 90,337 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 87,155 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 May 2020 91,059 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 May 2019 87,887 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2018 84,104 miles

plastic outer sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 May 2017 80,379 miles

plastic outer sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 May 2016 76,014 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r brake has slight bind

plastic outer sill cover fitted

tested in wet condition

Fail 10 May 2016 76,021 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r brake has slight bind

plastic outer sill cover fitted

tested in wet condition

Pass 7 May 2015 72,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR & OSR Handbrake cables chaffed close to calipers

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2015 72,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR & OSR Handbrake cables chaffed close to calipers

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 67,039 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 62,977 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 62,977 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2012 57,649 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 53,341 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 48,350 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 41,917 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 36,180 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 29,270 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 23,308 miles

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)

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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RF03 DXJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 RF03 DXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF03 DXJ registered?

RF03 DXJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is RF03 DXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF03 DXJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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