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RO05 SOV

2007 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

82,508 mi
Last recorded82,508 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Jaguar Xj74,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO05 SOV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 82,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear tie rod boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

small chip in screen

Pass 15 Oct 2025 81,837 miles

Nearside Front Bumper Grille Pushed In

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tie Rod Outer Dust Cover Deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Calliper End (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 79,723 miles

slight wear offside rear lower bush

Pass 14 Oct 2023 76,772 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 74,218 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Oct 2021 71,215 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 70,545 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 66,795 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 64,272 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 64,272 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 61,629 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 61,629 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 57,656 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 52,596 miles

Front tyres worn on outer and inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2015 44,912 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 44,912 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 36,253 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 36,253 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 32,950 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 25,389 miles

slight leak rear diff

Pass 29 Sep 2010 17,509 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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RO05 SOV is a 2007 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2007 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 74,243 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 RO05 SOV, 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 19 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RO05 SOV registered?

RO05 SOV is a 2007 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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