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V454 LER

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,377 mi
Last recorded68,377 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV454 LER
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 68,377 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 8 Mar 2025 68,377 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 10 Aug 2024 68,352 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 21 Apr 2020 68,328 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner seal and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis, inner seal and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner seal panel and floor next to suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Center of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2019 67,185 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail behind suspension strut (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 66,669 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2016 65,474 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread perished

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

Offside Front tyre tread perished

Pass 18 Sep 2015 63,895 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2014 62,596 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 60,892 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 59,165 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 58,264 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 56,808 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 55,798 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 53,443 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 49,424 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 44,069 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 36,543 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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V454 LER is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 87,382 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 V454 LER, 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 27 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V454 LER registered?

V454 LER is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 November 1999.

Is V454 LER safe to buy?

The MOT history for V454 LER shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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