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SL07 VVD

2007 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,146 mi
Last recorded88,146 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Jaguar Xj74,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL07 VVD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 88,146 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 83,654 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 79,233 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 78,941 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 78,941 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 77,574 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 77,571 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 74,878 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 62,909 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 62,909 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 54,339 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 53,767 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres cracking

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Rear tyre side walls damaged

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm inner rear bush slight play

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Rear tyres worn off on inner edges

Fail 9 May 2017 53,767 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres cracking

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Rear tyre side walls damaged

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm inner rear bush slight play

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Rear tyres worn off on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2016 52,875 miles

Nearside Front Damage to outer tyre wall

Nearside Rear Damage to outer tyre wall 255/35r20

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2016 52,873 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Damage to outer tyre wall

Nearside Rear Damage to outer tyre wall 255/35r20

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 44,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 39,850 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 39,848 miles

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

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

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 3 Apr 2012 28,639 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 24,931 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 19,817 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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SL07 VVD is a 2007 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 74,243 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 SL07 VVD, 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 19 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SL07 VVD registered?

SL07 VVD is a 2007 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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