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W70 DLW

2008 Jaguar Xj

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,998 mi
Last recorded118,998 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW70 DLW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2026 118,998 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 116,860 miles

low emitter emission

Pass 4 Jun 2024 115,945 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged worn inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and gator split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and gator split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged worn inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 87,662 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 87,660 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 72,606 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 71,411 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 68,618 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 68,616 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 1 Aug 2019 65,724 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 63,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2017 60,503 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 59,542 miles

All tyres are perishing

Pass 7 Jan 2016 56,854 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 54,293 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 50,139 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 45,430 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 41,254 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 41,254 miles

Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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W70 DLW is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 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 W70 DLW, 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 18 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W70 DLW registered?

W70 DLW is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 December 2008.

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