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A12 DLR

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,015 mi
Last recorded56,015 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 DLR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2025 56,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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))

undertrays fitted unable to fully check several components/brake pipes

Pass 23 Oct 2024 54,392 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 53,391 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 53,061 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 52,598 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 52,302 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 51,449 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 49,891 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 48,683 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,104 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 47,080 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 45,771 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 43,987 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 42,967 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 40,164 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 31,005 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 23,548 miles

offside rear outer brake discs lightly scored

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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A12 DLR is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A12 DLR, 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 A12 DLR registered?

A12 DLR is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 February 2003.

Is A12 DLR safe to buy?

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