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2003 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

58,943 mi
Last recorded58,943 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX300 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 58,943 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 57,503 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 56,681 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 56,617 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 55,679 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear driveshaft knuckle joints have slight play

Pass 8 Mar 2021 54,727 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 52,945 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 50,842 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 48,543 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

small cut on inner side wall of offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2017 45,526 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 42,923 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 37,934 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 33,167 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 28,492 miles

covers & shields not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 May 2013 28,480 miles

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

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

covers & shields not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 May 2012 24,753 miles

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

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

covers & shields not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 May 2011 20,911 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 16,499 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 14,085 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 8,545 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 4,626 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 4,194 miles

slight marks on rear discs

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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X300 XKB is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 61,442 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X300 XKB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X300 XKB registered?

X300 XKB is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is X300 XKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X300 XKB shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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