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YK03 XDL

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

48,295 mi
Last recorded48,295 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 XDL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 48,295 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 47,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

radiator support panel corroded

rear view mirror missing

Pass 18 May 2022 46,952 miles

Engine managment light on

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under radiator unit (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Radiator support panel corroded

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

interior mirror missing

Fail 3 May 2022 46,898 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective main beam (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyres perished and cracked (2021 & 2008 tyres)

DSC warning message on

EML light on

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under radiator unit (1.1.11 (c))

Interior mirror missing

Moisture in offside headlamp unit

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

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

Radiator support panel corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 45,865 miles

centre rear view mirror missing

corrosion found on radiator under panel

damp found in o/s head lamp

mirror cracking found on o/s/r tyre

rear fog and hazards switches stiff due to lack of use

Pass 19 Feb 2020 45,749 miles

o/s headlamp some condensation

Pass 28 Feb 2019 44,803 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 43,110 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 40,569 miles

surface rust found on all parts under side of vehicle and all brake discs due to lack of use

Pass 16 Dec 2015 39,598 miles

surface rust found on under side of vehicle due to lack of use

Fail 14 Dec 2015 39,598 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

surface rust found on under side of vehicle due to lack of use

Pass 4 Mar 2014 38,193 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 38,166 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 37,850 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 35,865 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 35,864 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 4 Apr 2011 34,035 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 34,035 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 32,414 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2009 27,496 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 27,004 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 26,235 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 25,150 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YK03 XDL is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YK03 XDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK03 XDL registered?

YK03 XDL is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is YK03 XDL safe to buy?

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