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V8 KDV

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,278 mi
Last recorded76,278 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 76,278 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 73,095 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 71,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 68,640 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 64,363 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 59,004 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 59,004 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 54,970 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 52,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Both pipes tips (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 49,385 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 49,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 46,911 miles

All tyre inner sidewalls are perishing

Both front tyres have worn on inner edges close to limit

Fail 24 Oct 2017 46,669 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 43,737 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing close to 3mm

Pass 13 Nov 2015 40,639 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 40,639 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 37,397 miles

Front and rear brake pads have worn very low

Pass 19 Nov 2013 34,448 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 34,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Ns front tyre has worn to limit and requires replacement asap

Wheel alignment will be required

Pass 5 Nov 2012 31,087 miles

Advise four wheel tracking

Both front tyres worn to 3mm

Nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall

both front tyres worn on inner edge (advise changed soon)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2012 31,087 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise four wheel tracking

Both front tyres worn to 3mm

Both rear tyres worn badly on inner edges (advise change soon)

Nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall

both front tyres worn on inner edge (advise changed soon)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 27,752 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 24,538 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 20,701 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 20,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 17,641 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 14,952 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 14,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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 KDV is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V8 KDV registered?

V8 KDV is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is V8 KDV safe to buy?

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