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XK03 DEN

2003 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,863 mi
Last recorded105,863 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXK03 DEN
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 105,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 98,199 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 89,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 89,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 83,310 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 83,309 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 76,958 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 71,901 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 66,908 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inside edge only rest of tyre has tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade falling apart silver metal parts coming out (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 66,908 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inside edge only rest of tyre has tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade falling apart silver metal parts coming out (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 63,990 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 63,990 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 63,971 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush close to excess (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 61,027 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 58,553 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive close to excess,thickness of metal reduced but still feels strong .access is restricted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 56,175 miles

Oil leak

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly split/cracked on inner sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre badly split/cracked on inner sidewall

Pass 10 Aug 2015 53,897 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine management warning light on

nearside rear tyre split on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre split on inner sidewall

Pass 19 Aug 2014 51,018 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 51,015 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 51,015 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management lamp on

Low brake fluid lamp on

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 50,599 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 50,551 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 49,893 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 49,863 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 7 Jul 2011 47,767 miles

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

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)

slight play in nearside rear suspension

slight play in offside rear suspension

Fail 7 Jul 2011 47,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play in nearside rear suspension

slight play in offside rear suspension

Pass 7 Jul 2010 44,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 38,354 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 31,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 29,325 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 28,048 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 28,045 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 27,027 miles

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 DEN is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DEN, 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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XK03 DEN is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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