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BD03 DNY

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

143,411 mi
Last recorded143,411 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 DNY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 143,411 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 126,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 126,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe rear mounting area corroded to excess and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe rear mounting area corroded to excess and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front lower valance broken off

Front both rear mountings of front subframe deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end worn close to excess (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower footwell corroded and holed

Offside Front front wheel arch not secured due to impact damage

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 107,962 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 107,930 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 100,819 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 100,803 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play also appears to have play in the uj (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 91,490 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 84,685 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 84,671 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 83,888 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 83,617 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around sub frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 83,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around sub frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 79,663 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 75,515 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 71,424 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 66,319 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 61,478 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 61,478 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 57,162 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 51,408 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 44,042 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 44,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Nov 2009 37,902 miles

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

O/S front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 6 Nov 2009 37,748 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

O/S front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 23 Jan 2009 32,082 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 29,988 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 29,987 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 23,108 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 19,396 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 18,074 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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BD03 DNY is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 BD03 DNY, 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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BD03 DNY is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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