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V27 DXJ

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,904 mi
Last recorded73,904 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV27 DXJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 73,904 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 70,249 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 70,247 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 60,795 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 60,794 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 57,487 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 57,480 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2020 55,669 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 54,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 51,204 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 47,902 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 43,836 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 39,779 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 39,779 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 36,037 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 35,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 32,660 miles

emission to clean for smoke meter to read

Pass 18 Jul 2012 26,295 miles

emission to clean for smoke meter to read

small cut in nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 22 Jul 2011 20,787 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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V27 DXJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,720cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 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 V27 DXJ, 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 18 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V27 DXJ registered?

V27 DXJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is V27 DXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V27 DXJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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