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WL53 CXV

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,326 mi
Last recorded75,326 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 CXV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 75,326 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 73,563 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 70,690 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 70,690 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system From ABS pump (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 68,166 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 68,164 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 67,641 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside mirror deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2020 66,975 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 65,988 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 65,986 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 62,882 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 61,831 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 57,408 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 53,318 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 47,488 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 42,568 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 36,122 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 31,910 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front and nearside front tyres have uneven tread wear

Pass 7 Apr 2009 25,543 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 24,521 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 22,937 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 19,041 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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WL53 CXV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WL53 CXV, 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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What year was WL53 CXV registered?

WL53 CXV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is WL53 CXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL53 CXV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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