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2031 DU

2003 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

73,104 mi
Last recorded73,104 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2031 DU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 73,104 miles

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2024 71,202 miles

rear underbody corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2023 70,162 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin b/s/o/v (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 68,422 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 67,093 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 66,554 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 64,965 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 62,693 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 62,693 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 59,961 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 59,959 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part on suspension arm (3.6.B.4a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 56,777 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 53,225 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 53,220 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 50,325 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 46,018 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 43,057 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cut to inside wall of offside front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2010 40,390 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,066 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 37,033 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2008 32,743 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 28,576 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 21,969 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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2031 DU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 2031 DU, 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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What year was 2031 DU registered?

2031 DU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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