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ST53 DZD

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,264 mi
Last recorded158,264 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 DZD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 158,264 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 158,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 148,758 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 137,488 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 134,487 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 131,595 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 128,282 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens poor but image sufficient.

Fail 18 Jan 2021 128,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and rear subframes corroded.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 127,503 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various front and rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 127,131 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

car indicates air suspension fault no obvious sign of damage

Pass 19 Jan 2018 125,353 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 125,343 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 123,096 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 120,412 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 120,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 118,123 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 116,248 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 100,983 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 93,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs pitting on insides

Pass 18 Feb 2011 91,281 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 91,281 miles

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

Offside Outer Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 83,608 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 70,253 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 56,764 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 41,899 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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ST53 DZD is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ST53 DZD, 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 ST53 DZD registered?

ST53 DZD is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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