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W52 LDN

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,423 mi
Last recorded140,423 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW52 LDN
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 140,423 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 139,509 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts. ()

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal vehicle underbody heavily undersealed/ previously repaired in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Sep 2023 138,780 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sill area

some general underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2023 138,760 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sill area

some general underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2022 138,575 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some corrosion to inner wing to chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 138,555 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced passenger footwell floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill corroded at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill corroded at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front rack ends have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced diagonal brace above crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 138,095 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))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the outer sills

Pass 11 May 2019 134,162 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 133,336 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 133,334 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive high (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 132,287 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 129,131 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 129,131 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 121,845 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 118,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2013 113,305 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 113,304 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 108,961 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 100,270 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 92,215 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 79,964 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 73,468 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 68,507 miles

slight play in rear axle bearings o/s and n/s

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Jun 2006 53,783 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r driveshafts inner couplings to differential

Pass 2 Dec 2005 42,485 miles

rear tyres getting low

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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W52 LDN is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 71,281 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W52 LDN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W52 LDN is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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