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735 GWL

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

91,092 mi
Last recorded91,092 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration735 GWL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 91,092 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 90,867 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 90,313 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 90,042 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 90,042 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 88,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 May 2017 87,928 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

shock absorbers weak

Fail 28 Apr 2017 87,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

shock absorbers weak

Pass 4 Jan 2016 86,690 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 86,690 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 66,073 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 59,883 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 52,401 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 44,746 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 37,777 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 32,915 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,573 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 23,745 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 19,094 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)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 13,256 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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735 GWL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 735 GWL, 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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735 GWL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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