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AL03 DMB

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,482 mi
Last recorded85,482 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL03 DMB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 85,482 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 85,450 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 81,327 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 77,779 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 75,035 miles

slight play in steering colum

Pass 10 Sep 2021 73,711 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 73,619 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 71,741 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 71,431 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 71,431 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 70,798 miles

slight play in both rear drive shafts

wear on front brake discs

Pass 25 Jul 2016 69,298 miles

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

slight corrosion to both front road springs

very slight play i9n both front d bar dushes

Pass 25 Jul 2015 67,215 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge needs replacing asap

Offside Front worn on inner edge needs replacing asap

slight play in rear diff

Pass 25 Jun 2014 61,883 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2013 58,724 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 58,717 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 56,653 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 49,789 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 49,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 39,177 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 39,134 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 29,675 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 18,120 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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AL03 DMB is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 53,601 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 AL03 DMB, 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 21 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AL03 DMB is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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