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W123 DGL

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

30,794 mi
Last recorded30,794 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW123 DGL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 30,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 30,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 28,694 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside rear upper arm inner joint boots (need replacing soon) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated near side rear track rod inner & outer joint boots (need replacing soon) offside rear track rod inner & outer joint boots (need replacing soon) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2022 27,584 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside rear track rod inner joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside rear track rod outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 26,431 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 24,622 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 24,584 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 24,486 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 24,486 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 23,991 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 23,380 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 22,328 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 20,917 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 19,473 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 17,820 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 16,192 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 14,837 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 13,608 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 12,381 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 10,931 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 9,214 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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W123 DGL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 80,834 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 W123 DGL, 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 23 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W123 DGL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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