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RF08 XDM

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,625 mi
Last recorded128,625 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 XDM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 128,625 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 122,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 116,280 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 113,603 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 113,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

suspension components very corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 111,926 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

bonnet secondary retaining device shows stiffness.

nearside rear flexi brake hose metal section shows extensive corrosion/pitting.

nearside rear wheel rim shows evidence of welding repairs.

off and nearside rear registration plate lamp units are incomplete(glass is missing)

offside front road wheel rim shows evidence of multiple welding repairs.

offside rear flexi brake hose metal section shows extensive corrosion/pitting.

Pass 12 Nov 2020 110,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rigid brake pipe corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

nearside rear flexi brake hose metal section shows extensive corrosion/pitting.

nearside rear wheel rim shows evidence of welding repairs.

offside rear flexi brake hose metal section shows extensive corrosion/pitting.

offside rear wheel rim shows evidence of welding repairs.

Fail 28 Sep 2020 110,807 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall areas x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rigid brake pipe corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

nearside rear flexi brake hose metal section shows extensive corrosion/pitting.

nearside rear tyre inner side wall shows extensively large extensively deep splits

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

offside front tyre inner side wall shows extensively large extensively deep splits.

offside rear flexi brake hose metal section shows extensive corrosion/pitting.

Pass 5 Sep 2019 108,233 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 105,098 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 99,925 miles

Rear both tyres cracking side wall inner

bonnet catch/safety catch assembly stiff in operation/not working

both number plate lights lens missing

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Jul 2016 91,670 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

near side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.

Fail 8 Jul 2016 91,670 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

near side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are extensively split/deteriorated.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 87,293 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 87,293 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 81,854 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 72,176 miles

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

engine management light staying on

nearside front tyre worn from inner edge

oil leak from nearside dif.seal

Pass 2 Apr 2013 72,176 miles

engine management light staying on

nearside front tyre worn from inner edge

oil leak from nearside dif.seal

Pass 29 Jul 2011 66,758 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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RF08 XDM is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 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 RF08 XDM, 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 18 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RF08 XDM registered?

RF08 XDM is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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