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V8 DMP

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

40,079 mi
Last recorded40,079 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 DMP
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 40,079 miles

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Fail 31 Jul 2025 40,061 miles

Nearside Front Body has an unsafe modification hole in floor (6.2.1 (d) (i))

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 4 May 2023 38,778 miles

some components on underside of vehicle coated in underseal not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Feb 2022 38,133 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 36,717 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty sticking (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2020 36,717 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty sticking (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 35,026 miles

off side rear tyre outer edge starting to crack but not showing cord

Fail 25 Mar 2019 34,856 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 33,197 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 32,982 miles

o/s/r torque bar slitghley correded but not to fail

Fail 26 May 2017 32,982 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r torque bar slitghley correded but not to fail

Pass 7 Oct 2016 32,808 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 32,806 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 32,337 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 32,329 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 30,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres perished

nearside front floor corroded

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre cut

Fail 22 Oct 2014 30,955 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres perished

nearside front floor corroded

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre cut

Pass 23 Oct 2013 30,285 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

accident damage to offside front

nearside front floor corroded

offside front tyre cut

strongly advise signs of offside front tyre hitting wing

Fail 22 Oct 2013 30,284 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front floor corroded

offside front tyre cut

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

accident damage to offside front

Pass 12 Nov 2012 29,226 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 29,219 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 27,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake light n/w on dash

Pass 10 Nov 2011 27,815 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake light n/w on dash

Pass 30 Nov 2010 22,110 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

accident damage offside rear

Fail 24 Nov 2010 22,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

accident damage offside rear

front discs corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front disc badly corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2009 20,435 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 17,867 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2007 13,671 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 13,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 9,649 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 4,596 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xkr?

Based on 218,570 MOT tests across 12,571 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
2,309
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,083
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 2,159
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,123
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,080
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,593
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V8 DMP is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 59,046 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 Xkr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,083 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V8 DMP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xkr typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V8 DMP is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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