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X288 LMJ

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,354 mi
Last recorded74,354 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX288 LMJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 74,354 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 74,354 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 70,812 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 70,739 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 70,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 70,583 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 70,427 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 69,898 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 69,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive just below transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 69,478 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive just below transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 67,579 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 66,159 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 64,693 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 62,343 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 62,343 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 60,985 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 60,985 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 58,832 miles

engine mangment light on

Pass 9 Jan 2013 56,442 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 53,420 miles

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

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 14 Jan 2011 50,764 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 49,417 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 49,417 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 48,403 miles

front wiper starting to smear

Pass 29 Jan 2008 48,137 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 47,909 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 45,740 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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X288 LMJ is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 79,856 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 X288 LMJ, 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 25 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X288 LMJ registered?

X288 LMJ is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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