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J600 AFD

2003 Daimler V8

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

70,885 mi
Last recorded70,885 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Daimler V856,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ600 AFD
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 70,885 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 70,816 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 70,749 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 70,649 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 70,581 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 70,361 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 70,218 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 70,083 miles

Offside Front Lower wishbone bushes starting to perish.

Rear both shock absorber lower bushes starting to perish.

Pass 4 May 2018 69,857 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 69,377 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 68,312 miles

Damage to sump but not leaking

Slight play in inner tie rods

Pass 18 May 2015 67,839 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 66,018 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 62,399 miles

Front tyres uneven wear.

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 59,932 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 56,378 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 55,328 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front wiper blade smeering screen slightly

front wiper blade torn

Fail 18 Nov 2010 55,326 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front wiper blade smeering screen slightly

front wiper blade torn

Pass 14 Nov 2009 47,284 miles

both front shocks lower bushes worn

front wiper smears

movement in both rear drive shafts

movement in steering rack

Pass 16 Oct 2008 39,518 miles

both front shocks bottom bushes worn

condensation in offside front indicator

front tyres worn on inner edge

front wiper smear

handbrake travel

middle box been grounding out

rear towing ripped out of boot floor

sump damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2008 39,518 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front shocks bottom bushes worn

condensation in offside front indicator

front tyres worn on inner edge

front wiper smear

handbrake travel

middle box been grounding out

rear towing ripped out of boot floor

sump damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2007 32,478 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 25,479 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler V8?

Based on 22,704 MOT tests across 2,052 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,164
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,052
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 495
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 422
parking brake recording little or no effort 308
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J600 AFD is a 2003 Daimler V8 in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2003 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 56,107 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler V8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J600 AFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 23 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J600 AFD registered?

J600 AFD is a 2003 Daimler V8, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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