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RY03 WHD

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,886 mi
Last recorded106,886 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 WHD
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 106,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 106,605 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front 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))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 104,336 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 101,120 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 98,227 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 95,116 miles

Front and Rear suspension starting too corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 91,795 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 88,628 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 88,628 miles

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

Central Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 85,999 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 83,978 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2017 83,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2016 83,672 miles

engine covers fitted

undersheilds fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 82,854 miles

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

under shields fitted,engine bay covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2014 81,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 76,615 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 72,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2011 67,849 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Aug 2010 62,278 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

advise n/s/f passengers seat back slighty loose

Pass 7 Aug 2010 62,278 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

advise n/s/f passengers seat back slighty loose

Pass 8 Aug 2009 54,336 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 45,088 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 45,075 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 36,039 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 24,940 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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RY03 WHD 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 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 RY03 WHD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY03 WHD registered?

RY03 WHD is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is RY03 WHD safe to buy?

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