2003 Jaguar XJ 3.6L Petrol · J500 NSE
2003 Jaguar XJ (3.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 113,548 miles. MOT expired on 22 Dec 2021. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Dec 2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,548 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J500 NSE Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2020
- 113,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar XJ (X350/X351)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
J500 NSE Mileage History
- 11/04/200627,497 mi
- 10/04/200735,928 mi+8,431 mi
- 10/04/200735,930 mi+2 mi
- 04/04/200840,183 mi+4,253 mi
- 04/04/200945,192 mi+5,009 mi
- 06/04/201049,388 mi+4,196 mi
- 06/04/201049,388 mi
- 17/03/201151,759 mi+2,371 mi
- 29/06/201152,404 mi+645 mi
- 19/06/201257,834 mi+5,430 mi
- 22/05/201363,974 mi+6,140 mi
- 14/05/201473,273 mi+9,299 mi
- 19/05/201473,275 mi+2 mi
- 03/06/201579,355 mi+6,080 mi
- 20/07/201680,441 mi+1,086 mi
- 20/07/201680,441 mi
- 28/06/201782,357 mi+1,916 mi
- 26/10/201897,999 mi+15,642 mi
- 01/11/201898,024 mi+25 mi
- 09/12/2019107,329 mi+9,305 mi
- 15/12/2020113,448 mi+6,119 mi
- 23/12/2020113,548 mi+100 mi
Average of roughly 5,853 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
J500 NSE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Jaguar Xj (J500 NSE) between April 2006 and December 2020.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
Common Problems: JAGUAR XJ
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Air Suspension Failure(Serious)
Air struts leak or the compressor fails to reach pressure, leaving the car "slammed" on its bump stops.
- Aluminum Corrosion (X350)(Moderate)
Although it won’t rust like steel, the X350 suffers from galvanic corrosion, appearing as bubbling paint around the wheel arches and boot lid.
- ZF Gearbox Surging & Lurch(Moderate)
The ZF six-speed automatic gearbox can develop surging on light throttle at 30-50mph and harsh lurching into gear when coming to a stop. This is typically caused by torque converter clutch issues or outdated TCM software and can often be resolved with a software reflash and fresh fluid.
- Door Lock & Window Regulator Failures(Moderate)
The door lock actuators and window regulators are common failure points on the X350. Lock failures can leave doors stuck in the double-locked position, while window regulators fail with the cable-driven mechanism snapping or the motor burning out.
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- Air Suspension FailureSerious
Air struts leak or the compressor fails to reach pressure, leaving the car "slammed" on its bump stops.
- Aluminum Corrosion (X350)Moderate
Although it won’t rust like steel, the X350 suffers from galvanic corrosion, appearing as bubbling paint around the wheel arches and boot lid.
- ZF Gearbox Surging & LurchModerate
The ZF six-speed automatic gearbox can develop surging on light throttle at 30-50mph and harsh lurching into gear when coming to a stop. This is typically caused by torque converter clutch issues or outdated TCM software and can often be resolved with a software reflash and fresh fluid.
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