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RL03 UXF

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,805 mi
Last recorded79,805 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 UXF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 79,805 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 69,925 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 69,852 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 67,738 miles

age related corrosion

Pass 9 May 2023 66,472 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 64,838 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 64,838 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 64,753 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 64,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside sill corrode at rear

Pass 15 Mar 2018 62,369 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 61,482 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 61,482 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 61,153 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 57,939 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 55,645 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 51,342 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 43,651 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 38,734 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 31,380 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 26,221 miles

front pads worn low and discs lipped

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in both front lower shocker bushes

wear to inner edge of nearside front tyre

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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RL03 UXF is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 61,442 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RL03 UXF, 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 23 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RL03 UXF registered?

RL03 UXF is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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