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A3 XJV

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

84,206 mi
Last recorded84,206 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 XJV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 84,206 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 84,201 miles

Emissions unable to be completed MIL on not running right (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 82,761 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

has under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2025 82,667 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

has under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2024 79,750 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

has under trays + sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2023 78,197 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

has under trays + sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2022 75,235 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

has under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2021 69,624 miles

has under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2020 68,061 miles

has under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2019 61,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 56,744 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 56,728 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 56,674 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 56,410 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 55,912 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 55,397 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 54,906 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 53,924 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 50,072 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 42,041 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 42,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 33,575 miles

Slight movement in offside front air spring lower mounting bush

Pass 25 Apr 2006 29,989 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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A3 XJV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc 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 A3 XJV, 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 XJV registered?

A3 XJV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is A3 XJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 XJV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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