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X44 DJC

2008 Jaguar Xj

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,642 mi
Last recorded100,642 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX44 DJC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 100,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 99,809 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 5mm 255/40r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 98,959 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 98,761 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jul 2023 98,749 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jul 2022 98,536 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 98,536 miles

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 98,338 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 97,364 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 95,695 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 95,695 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 94,601 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 86,661 miles

oil leak rear diff

Fail 13 Oct 2016 86,661 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

oil leak rear diff

Pass 29 Oct 2015 77,665 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 67,116 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 56,173 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 56,173 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 46,187 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 46,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 35,751 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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X44 DJC is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 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 X44 DJC, 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 18 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was X44 DJC registered?

X44 DJC is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 November 2008.

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