CarVerify

Free Car Check

VX53 ZHA

2003 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 4196cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

121,852 mi
Last recorded121,852 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xjr86,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 ZHA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 121,852 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 118,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both gaiters in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear tie rods (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 115,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 110,748 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 103,918 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 100,313 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 100,313 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 96,074 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 91,299 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 82,449 miles

Both fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 77,073 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to leak (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 71,027 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 64,727 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 59,662 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 55,161 miles

Nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 47,978 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 47,978 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake discs corroded

Inner rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 42,845 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 42,844 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 37,965 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 30,319 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 22,496 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 17,403 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
Full Jaguar Xjr reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VX53 ZHA is a 2003 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 86,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX53 ZHA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VX53 ZHA?

You can check the full history of VX53 ZHA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VX53 ZHA registered?

VX53 ZHA is a 2003 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is VX53 ZHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX53 ZHA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VX53 ZHA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VX53 ZHA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.