2004 Jaguar X-Type 2.0L Diesel · NL04 UVT
2004 Jaguar X-Type (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 133,937 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2018. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR X-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Apr 2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,937 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL04 UVT Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2017
- 133,937 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL04 UVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Jaguar X-Type (NL04 UVT) between February 2007 and April 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 April 2017 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: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”.
NL04 UVT Mileage History
- 27/02/200751,814 mi
- 27/02/200751,814 mi
- 18/02/200866,670 mi+14,856 mi
- 01/04/200978,202 mi+11,532 mi
- 15/03/201091,049 mi+12,847 mi
- 15/03/201091,049 mi
- 26/03/201197,831 mi+6,782 mi
- 26/03/201197,831 mi
- 26/03/2012103,318 mi+5,487 mi
- 26/03/2012103,318 mi
- 02/05/2013111,402 mi+8,084 mi
- 11/05/2013111,402 mi
- 12/05/2014119,598 mi+8,196 mi
- 16/06/2015129,526 mi+9,928 mi
- 04/04/2016132,653 mi+3,127 mi
- 04/04/2017133,937 mi+1,284 mi
Average of roughly 8,131 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar X-Type
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: JAGUAR X-TYPE
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Sill Corrosion(Serious)
The plastic sill covers trap moisture and road salt, leading to terminal rust that is hidden from view until it fails an MOT.
- AWD Transfer Box Failure(Serious)
The transfer box on 2.5 and 3.0 AWD models holds very little oil and has no service interval, leading to bearing failure.
- Thermostat Housing Coolant Leak(Moderate)
The plastic thermostat housing on the Duratec V6 engines becomes brittle from heat cycling and cracks, leading to coolant loss. The leak typically starts as a slow seep but can progress to a steady drip or spray, risking overheating if not caught early.
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- Sill CorrosionSerious
The plastic sill covers trap moisture and road salt, leading to terminal rust that is hidden from view until it fails an MOT.
- AWD Transfer Box FailureSerious
The transfer box on 2.5 and 3.0 AWD models holds very little oil and has no service interval, leading to bearing failure.
- Thermostat Housing Coolant LeakModerate
The plastic thermostat housing on the Duratec V6 engines becomes brittle from heat cycling and cracks, leading to coolant loss. The leak typically starts as a slow seep but can progress to a steady drip or spray, risking overheating if not caught early.
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