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WE57 LMO

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,456 mi
Last recorded76,456 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWE57 LMO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 76,456 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 75,510 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 74,685 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 73,770 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 72,515 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 72,515 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 70,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Some side wall damage to outer side wall. (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/R Lower pin / bush dust cover weeping grease.

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Play in tie rod joint close to limits. Would advise replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear bulbs badly faded, would advise replacement. (4.4.3 (a))

Under shields fitted front to rear of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 16 Apr 2020 66,239 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Some side wall damage to n/s/r tyre

Under shields fitted front to rear obscuring some components.

Pass 2 May 2019 59,614 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 59,614 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 54,240 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 46,368 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 46,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 42,939 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 42,939 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2015 37,971 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 33,586 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 28,477 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 23,819 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 19,310 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 19,310 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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WE57 LMO is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WE57 LMO, 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 WE57 LMO registered?

WE57 LMO is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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