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A1 LXD

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

178,150 mi
Last recorded178,150 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 LXD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 178,150 miles

Mil light on

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 178,150 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam And headlamp very damp inside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Mil light on

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 171,507 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 168,487 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 168,474 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 164,460 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 164,441 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 161,527 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 158,310 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 155,611 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 155,434 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 151,518 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 146,300 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 146,303 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 128,645 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2016 128,645 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2016 124,532 miles

fuel filler neck jubilee clip rusty and in poor condition

Fail 5 Jan 2016 124,532 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

fuel filler neck jubilee clip rusty and in poor condition

Pass 8 Jan 2015 117,795 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 117,795 miles

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

rear flasher bulbs fading

Pass 17 Dec 2013 106,111 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 88,917 miles

both rear flasher bulbs fading

Fail 17 Jan 2013 88,917 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both rear flasher bulbs fading

Pass 10 Jan 2012 74,144 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 74,484 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 74,484 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 69,196 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 68,361 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 66,081 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 65,430 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 52,569 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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A1 LXD is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A1 LXD, 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 A1 LXD registered?

A1 LXD is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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