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28 MR

2003 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,274 mi
Last recorded80,274 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration28 MR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 80,274 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 79,124 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 79,085 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 78,000 miles

Front Both trackrod ends very rusty

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension components all rusty

Offside Front & Rear Level sensor brackets rusty & poor

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 77,979 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Both trackrod ends very rusty

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension components all rusty

Offside Front & Rear Level sensor brackets rusty & poor

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 77,294 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear height sensor metal brackets weak

Pass 26 May 2021 75,973 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 74,234 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer joint boots split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer joint boots split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 70,233 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 66,374 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 64,583 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 61,296 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 58,300 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 55,327 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 55,306 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 52,216 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,971 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 46,365 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 42,771 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 40,371 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 37,799 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 31,246 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 27,039 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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28 MR is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 28 MR, 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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28 MR is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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