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TMB 3

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,211 mi
Last recorded59,211 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMB 3
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 59,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 59,178 miles

Emissions unable to be completed ex leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low readings (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working jet (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked nearside bottom corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 58,506 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive fixing point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive fixing point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 57,044 miles

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

handbrake just meets minimum requirements

Pass 11 Nov 2022 54,540 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 54,317 miles

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

slight play in o/s inner steering rack end

Pass 7 Jul 2020 52,101 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 52,101 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2019 50,064 miles

both sides front tyres wearing at inner edges

Fail 11 Jul 2019 50,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides front tyres wearing at inner edges

both sides rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 5 Jul 2018 46,431 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 42,084 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 41,255 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing noisey

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 41,255 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing noisey

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 39,985 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

O/s/f wheel has slightly restricted free movement

Pass 16 Dec 2014 39,204 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 39,204 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 37,390 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 35,815 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 33,364 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 33,363 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 29,963 miles

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

front brake discs scored

Pass 19 Nov 2009 26,799 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 23,588 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight wear in n/s/r & o/s/r half shaft.

Pass 14 Dec 2007 20,782 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 16,529 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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TMB 3 is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 61,442 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 XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TMB 3, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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TMB 3 is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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