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RV03 YXY

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

102,497 mi
Last recorded102,497 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 YXY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 102,497 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 100,149 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 97,840 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 95,681 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 94,418 miles

Both rear antiroll bar links perished

Both rear outer sills starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2020 92,566 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 92,414 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 90,162 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 87,496 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 82,070 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 82,054 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 80,290 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion hole in nearside front floor pan

Fail 24 Mar 2016 80,289 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion hole in nearside front floor pan

Pass 23 Mar 2015 75,278 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 71,686 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 71,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 66,274 miles

Corrosion to nearside front floor pan plate

Pass 22 Mar 2012 58,507 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 58,507 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,908 miles

Slight play in both rear prop shaft outer couplings

Fail 29 Mar 2011 50,908 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in both rear prop shaft outer couplings

Pass 30 Mar 2010 44,977 miles

slight movement in nearside front top rear suspension arm bush

Pass 18 Mar 2009 37,445 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,133 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 25,693 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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RV03 YXY is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 RV03 YXY, 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 RV03 YXY registered?

RV03 YXY is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is RV03 YXY safe to buy?

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