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AJ03 DDA

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,816 mi
Last recorded57,816 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 DDA
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 57,816 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 57,816 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 56,603 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 53,906 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 51,115 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 48,334 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 47,759 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 46,160 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 45,931 miles

Offside Rear stabiliser bar corroded

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak from rear differential

Fail 21 Mar 2019 45,931 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Rear stabiliser bar corroded

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 22 Mar 2018 44,995 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 44,993 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing Excessive play in rear bush. (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack pinion area oil leak. (2.3.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing Rear bush has some play. (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 43,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has cuts on inner edge, no cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front slight damage to fog light

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Oil leak from rear diff seal ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 41,276 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged but no cords exposed and deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall split but no cords exposed

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (pin bush) (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak from differential

slight corrosion underside of vehicle

small oil leak from engine

Fail 5 Apr 2016 41,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged but no cords exposed and deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall split but no cords exposed

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (pin bush) (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak from differential

slight corrosion underside of vehicle

small oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Apr 2015 40,530 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 40,530 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 40,182 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 38,177 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 37,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,366 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tyre has cuts in side wall o/s/f outer

Pass 27 Apr 2010 35,114 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 33,806 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 33,806 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 31,922 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 30,655 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 28,392 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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AJ03 DDA is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ03 DDA, 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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AJ03 DDA is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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