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SL05 LDO

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

126,247 mi
Last recorded126,247 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 LDO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 126,247 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 123,367 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 118,983 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 118,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 112,025 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 106,198 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 100,007 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 91,482 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 80,917 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 68,706 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 55,504 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 42,028 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 41,642 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 41,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 40,078 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 39,467 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2009 36,229 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 33,328 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 28,532 miles

offside rear door not opening inside or out

Fail 4 Jul 2008 28,532 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear door not opening inside or out

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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SL05 LDO is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 75,379 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 SL05 LDO, 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 21 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SL05 LDO registered?

SL05 LDO is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is SL05 LDO safe to buy?

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