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SD03 ZNV

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,333 mi
Last recorded95,333 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 ZNV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 95,333 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 93,973 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 93,343 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 92,167 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 89,638 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 88,289 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 side of chassis too under side of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side of chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side of chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 86,690 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 82,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 79,902 miles

Windscreen has slight scratch offside

Fail 17 Apr 2018 79,898 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has slight scratch offside

Pass 8 Apr 2017 74,622 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 70,452 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 70,452 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 68,727 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 66,782 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 66,782 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 64,855 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 62,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 62,874 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 60,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 60,752 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 54,886 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 21,929 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 21,929 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 43,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

mark on windscreen

offside front suspension leg lower bush worn

Fail 29 Sep 2009 43,506 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 30,124 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 26,241 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 21,890 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2006 21,890 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

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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SD03 ZNV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 80,834 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 Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD03 ZNV, 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 23 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD03 ZNV registered?

SD03 ZNV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is SD03 ZNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD03 ZNV shows 30 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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