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RK53 NPN

2003 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

111,398 mi
Last recorded111,398 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xjr86,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 NPN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 111,398 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 102,745 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 102,744 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod 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 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 97,049 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 96,516 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 94,429 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 90,174 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 90,161 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick handbrake (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 89,711 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 88,236 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 87,181 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 83,400 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 83,400 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 82,216 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay componenents

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2014 81,059 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2013 77,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2011 72,006 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 69,058 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 64,972 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 61,113 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 59,132 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 59,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 46,695 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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RK53 NPN is a 2003 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 86,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK53 NPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RK53 NPN registered?

RK53 NPN is a 2003 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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