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SH53 DNX

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,465 mi
Last recorded76,465 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 DNX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 76,465 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 75,305 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 75,066 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 74,132 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 71,960 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 71,634 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 70,614 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 69,594 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 67,405 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))

all brake pipes surface corrosion

rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2017 65,223 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 63,013 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2015 60,463 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2014 57,287 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 57,287 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 15 Sep 2014 57,037 miles

both front tyres cracking and perishing

both rear tyres worn on inside edges close to cords

Pass 25 Sep 2013 54,891 miles

n/s/f brake has slight scrapping noise from pad clips

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut but not showing cords

slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 26 Sep 2012 52,830 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 52,810 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 50,116 miles

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)

n/s/r disc corroded on inside

o/s/r disc cooroded on inside

Pass 23 Sep 2010 47,281 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 42,853 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,139 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 30,177 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2006 24,460 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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SH53 DNX is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SH53 DNX, 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.

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What year was SH53 DNX registered?

SH53 DNX is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SH53 DNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 DNX shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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