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A3 JTD

2003 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

76,633 mi
Last recorded76,633 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 JTD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 76,633 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 76,353 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 75,241 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 74,460 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 73,552 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 72,892 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 72,062 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 70,980 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 69,255 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 68,341 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 66,478 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 64,622 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 64,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 63,489 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 60,227 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 57,811 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 54,800 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 51,211 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 45,088 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 35,265 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 28,720 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A3 JTD is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A3 JTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 JTD registered?

A3 JTD is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is A3 JTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 JTD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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