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X29 XKR

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

105,494 mi
Last recorded105,494 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX29 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 105,494 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 104,385 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 103,329 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 101,740 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 94,900 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 93,842 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 93,817 miles

Emissions not tested blow in o/s exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Brake disc contaminated by rust (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated by rust (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated by rust (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated by rust (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

both end of outer sills corroded

brake pipes corroded o/s front to rear

subframe corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 93,197 miles

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

Nearside headlamp level sensor broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2017 93,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Nearside headlamp level sensor broken

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear suspension components corroded

coolant low

Pass 23 Aug 2016 91,649 miles

coolant level low

front and rear on both sides inner undersills corroded

n/s/f suspension leveling sensor broken

rear subframe/suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2016 91,649 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

coolant level low

front and rear on both sides inner undersills corroded

front disks scored inner face

n/s/f suspension leveling sensor broken

rear subframe/suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2015 91,077 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 91,077 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 90,650 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 88,591 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 87,088 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 87,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 83,909 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

light outer side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2010 78,930 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 78,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 May 2009 68,253 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 49,804 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 38,733 miles

slight movement in o/s/r and n/s/r suspension assemblys

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xkr?

Based on 218,570 MOT tests across 12,571 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
2,309
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,083
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 2,159
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,123
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,080
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,593
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X29 XKR is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 59,046 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 Xkr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,083 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X29 XKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xkr typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X29 XKR registered?

X29 XKR is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is X29 XKR safe to buy?

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