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SB03 XKB

2003 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

92,394 mi
Last recorded92,394 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 92,394 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 90,843 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 90,082 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 89,024 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 88,008 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 86,792 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 85,092 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 85,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 84,053 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 84,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 82,674 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 81,325 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 80,091 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 78,960 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 77,925 miles

both rear hub assy sight movement

Fail 2 Nov 2012 77,925 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear hub assy sight movement

Pass 21 Oct 2011 72,309 miles

slight play in rear driveshaft u.j's

Fail 19 Oct 2011 72,307 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight play in rear driveshaft u.j's

Pass 7 Aug 2010 67,193 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 62,428 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 58,184 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low ,on 3mm

offside front tyre wearing on edge on 2mm

Fail 20 Aug 2008 58,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre wearing low ,on 3mm

offside front tyre wearing on edge on 2mm

Pass 9 May 2007 49,349 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 37,463 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 37,463 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

bonnet release pull broken

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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SB03 XKB is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Grey 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 SB03 XKB, 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 SB03 XKB registered?

SB03 XKB is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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