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ST51 DOB

2003 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

100,079 mi
Last recorded100,079 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 DOB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 100,079 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 97,775 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential seepage. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 95,028 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle differential seepage. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 91,264 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 89,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 89,722 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to o/s bulk head joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear o/s bulk head to joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 89,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rubber cracked ( pin hole) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 87,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 85,070 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))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 83,181 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 78,300 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 78,299 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 76,617 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 76,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 71,844 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 65,145 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 56,738 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 53,830 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 53,829 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 50,020 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 49,428 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 42,492 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 33,271 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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ST51 DOB is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ST51 DOB, 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 ST51 DOB registered?

ST51 DOB is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is ST51 DOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST51 DOB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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