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AR03 JVJ

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,062 mi
Last recorded61,062 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 JVJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 61,062 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front one split rim bolt missing

front panel below radiator corroded

inner sills corroded

rear chassis corroded

rear subframe corroded

slight wear in both front lower suspension ball joints

slight wear in front suspension tie-rod bushes

Fail 21 Jul 2025 61,062 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases o/s front down section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front panel below radiator corroded

inner sills corroded

rear chassis corroded

rear subframe corroded

slight wear in both front lower suspension ball joints

slight wear in front suspension tie-rod bushes

Pass 30 Jul 2024 60,404 miles

n/s/r sill corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2024 60,401 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

n/s/r sill corroded

o/s reverse light inoperative

Pass 13 Jul 2023 58,101 miles

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

front floors corroded

rear sills corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2022 54,457 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 50,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill is corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 50,500 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill is corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 49,050 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 47,941 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 47,941 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 43,107 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 39,276 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 35,427 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 31,739 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 31,739 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 28,861 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 23,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 18,778 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 18,492 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 17,691 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 16,487 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 13,707 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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AR03 JVJ is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AR03 JVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR03 JVJ registered?

AR03 JVJ is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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