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XJ51 NOR

2003 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,447 mi
Last recorded47,447 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ51 NOR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 47,447 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 46,517 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 43,137 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 40,905 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 40,025 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 38,795 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 35,822 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 35,818 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 33,921 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 33,083 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 32,914 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 32,914 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 32,286 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front 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 Dec 2015 30,382 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 27,652 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 25,610 miles

All tyres perishing

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front brakes binding

Gearbox sump leaking oil

Pass 24 Jan 2013 22,910 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 22,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 21,112 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 19,609 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 19,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 18,155 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 15,917 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 14,264 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 11,877 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 9,002 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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XJ51 NOR is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XJ51 NOR, 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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XJ51 NOR is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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