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RJ05 LLG

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,649 mi
Last recorded86,649 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 LLG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 86,649 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

covers on engine bay and sills covering components

Pass 29 Aug 2024 84,081 miles

Chassis undersealed

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 84,079 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

o/s wiper blade split

slight play in both rear driveshafts

surface corrosion and under seal on chassis

under trays and sill trims fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2023 80,963 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both sides rear universal joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Underside of vehicle has light surface corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2023 80,949 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer and under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor Subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both sides rear u/j have slight movement (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides front ()

Underside of vehicle has slight corrosion in various places

Pass 14 Jul 2021 79,667 miles

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

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

corrosion to the underside in places

total handbrake effort 16%

Fail 29 Jun 2021 79,667 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion to the underside in places

total handbrake effort 17%

Pass 24 Jun 2020 77,443 miles

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

corrosion to the underside in places

total handbrake effort 16%

Pass 17 Jan 2019 74,378 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 74,204 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 72,727 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 72,727 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 65,828 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 62,267 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 59,220 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 55,444 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 54,675 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 36,570 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 36,990 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 36,952 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,145 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 27,301 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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RJ05 LLG is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 53,601 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 XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ05 LLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJ05 LLG registered?

RJ05 LLG is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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