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BD08 LKU

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,957 mi
Last recorded95,957 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 LKU
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 95,957 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 95,211 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 95,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low does not adjust to required height. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 94,251 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 94,205 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 94,205 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 93,970 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 92,849 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 89,586 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 83,057 miles

slight chips on a windscreen

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 83,057 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight chips on a windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2017 82,210 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 79,195 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2015 76,431 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 72,072 miles

rear tyres low

Pass 15 Oct 2013 67,674 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 63,152 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 49,582 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 49,582 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 37,000 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 34,673 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xkr?

Based on 218,570 MOT tests across 12,571 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
2,309
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,083
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 2,159
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,123
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,080
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,593
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BD08 LKU is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 48,468 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 Xkr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,083 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD08 LKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xkr typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD08 LKU registered?

BD08 LKU is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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