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SN53 UTV

2003 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

143,100 mi
Last recorded143,100 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 UTV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 143,100 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 139,970 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 137,137 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 131,131 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 131,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 126,605 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 124,667 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 122,566 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 117,169 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 113,085 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 109,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak from n/s/r diff seal

Pass 25 Jul 2015 105,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 100,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 96,981 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 93,895 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 88,486 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 76,435 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 76,435 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 62,907 miles

N/S/F TYRE HAS SIDE WALL DAMAGE NOT TO CORD

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 49,970 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 46,312 miles

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

nearside tail lamp cluster (slight crack)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 36,371 miles

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

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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SN53 UTV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SN53 UTV, 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

How do I check the history of SN53 UTV?

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What year was SN53 UTV registered?

SN53 UTV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is SN53 UTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN53 UTV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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