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XK03 DAV

2003 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,320 mi
Last recorded50,320 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXK03 DAV
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 50,320 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 49,767 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 48,978 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 48,160 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 47,616 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 47,263 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 46,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 46,007 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 45,035 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 44,218 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 42,887 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 41,267 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 39,738 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 37,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 37,618 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,967 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 31,291 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,028 miles

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 8 Jun 2008 26,961 miles

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 22 Nov 2007 26,108 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 26,108 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 24,666 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 21,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2006 21,922 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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XK03 DAV is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XK03 DAV, 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 XK03 DAV registered?

XK03 DAV is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is XK03 DAV safe to buy?

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