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W783 YRV

2000 Jaguar Sovereign

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

104,345 mi
Last recorded104,345 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Sovereign90,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW783 YRV
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 104,345 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

front exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2025 103,794 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 103,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 102,566 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 102,565 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 102,537 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch rear and floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel inner arch Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill small Hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch rear and floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel inner arch Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 101,899 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust flexys deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel arch and floor corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 101,119 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch and floor corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 100,399 miles

Both rear and nearside front tyres perished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2019 99,453 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1712 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1812 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 97,206 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 97,190 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 94,428 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 94,428 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 94,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 94,256 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 93,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Aug 2015 93,901 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2014 91,973 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 88,847 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 76,663 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 75,891 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 75,889 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)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

rear discs badly pitted + corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2009 72,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 67,254 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 60,752 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 60,752 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 57,870 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 53,254 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Sovereign?

Based on 21,315 MOT tests across 2,301 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
2,100
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 998
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 614
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 518
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 347
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 333
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W783 YRV is a 2000 Jaguar Sovereign in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2000 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 90,212 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Sovereign fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W783 YRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Sovereign typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 26 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W783 YRV is a 2000 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 25 March 2000.

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