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W517 XDU

2000 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

87,909 mi
Last recorded87,909 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW517 XDU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 87,909 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 82,942 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 82,562 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 82,459 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 81,995 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 79,124 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 78,718 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 76,189 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 76,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 72,264 miles

CORROSION AROUND FRONT SUB-FRAMES MOUNTS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 68,843 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 68,801 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 68,079 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 68,079 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 66,907 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 65,032 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 62,258 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 59,301 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 57,008 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 54,379 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 52,205 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 50,065 miles

slight movement in both rear wheels top to bottom

Pass 21 Apr 2006 48,081 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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W517 XDU is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2000 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 83,275 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 W517 XDU, 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 26 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 W517 XDU registered?

W517 XDU is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 July 2000.

Is W517 XDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W517 XDU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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