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WM53 LWL

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,380 mi
Last recorded143,380 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 LWL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 143,380 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 142,106 miles

Offside Front 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 2 Nov 2018 131,643 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 124,976 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 124,949 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil around engine area!

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-tray fitted!

Pass 1 Jun 2017 119,426 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc(s) slightly corroded

Slight condensation in both offside front light lenses

Fail 1 Jun 2017 119,426 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc(s) slightly corroded

Slight condensation in both offside front light lenses

Pass 17 Jun 2016 112,132 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 112,132 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 106,738 miles

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

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Fail 24 Jun 2015 106,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Jun 2014 98,932 miles

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre 2mm on inside edge

Fail 23 Jun 2014 98,932 miles

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre 2mm on inside edge

Pass 30 May 2013 91,550 miles

Nearside front tyre below 1mm on inside edge

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 7 Jun 2012 83,574 miles

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 16 Jun 2011 75,765 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 66,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 58,086 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc(s) slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2008 52,614 miles

NSF tyre low on inside edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 45,598 miles

Some corrosion rear brake discs inner faces

Pass 26 Jun 2006 39,577 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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WM53 LWL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 WM53 LWL, 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 WM53 LWL registered?

WM53 LWL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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