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WA53 KHV

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,059 mi
Last recorded146,059 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 KHV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 146,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 146,052 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 143,953 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 141,468 miles

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

rear diff oil seal leaking.

Pass 2 Aug 2022 137,569 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on offside (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

leak on rear diff

Pass 14 Jul 2021 135,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear drive shaft oil seal leaking

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 131,935 miles

under trays fitted.

Pass 31 Jul 2019 128,110 miles

under trays fitted.

Pass 30 Jul 2018 120,748 miles

under trays fitted.

Fail 23 Jul 2018 120,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted.

Pass 14 Aug 2017 116,210 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2017 116,210 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 110,245 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

front brakes slightly imbalanced

play at nearside rear wheel possible wheel bearing

Pass 30 Nov 2015 93,719 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear brake discs corroded

engine covers fitted

oil leak

plastic trim fitted to both sills

rear sub-frame corroding

under-trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 78,889 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak on the engine

oil leak on the gearbox

Pass 30 Dec 2013 62,205 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads approaching limit

Pass 21 Dec 2012 42,908 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Dec 2011 33,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 33,696 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 24,860 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 22,740 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 20,030 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 17,129 miles

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 29 Sep 2006 14,118 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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WA53 KHV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WA53 KHV, 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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WA53 KHV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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