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AD03 KKU

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

100,117 mi
Last recorded100,117 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 KKU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 100,117 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 100,111 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in steering column bushes

Pass 14 Aug 2024 99,796 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 99,416 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 99,410 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not welded all the way round (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 99,365 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 99,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 99,109 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 98,532 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 97,349 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 95,317 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 93,586 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 93,586 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 93,199 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Parking brake just met minimum legal requirement

Fail 13 Apr 2016 93,189 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake just met minimum legal requirement

Pass 14 Apr 2015 92,635 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 91,421 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 14 May 2013 89,017 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 89,017 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 May 2012 80,928 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 74,573 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 66,300 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE.CUT IN NEARSIDE REAR OUTER TYRE WALL.WEAR ON INER EDGE OF OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE.WEAR ON INER EDGE OF NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE.SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK.

Pass 5 May 2009 58,197 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 58,197 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 49,902 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 41,956 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 36,253 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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AD03 KKU is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 61,442 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 XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD03 KKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD03 KKU registered?

AD03 KKU is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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