2005 Jaguar XK8 4.2L Petrol · CV05 LKY
2005 Jaguar XK8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 37,770 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,770 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CV05 LKY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 37,770 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV05 LKY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Jaguar Xk8 (CV05 LKY) between April 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
CV05 LKY Mileage History
- 30/04/202537,664 mi
- 29/05/202537,665 mi+1 mi
- 04/06/202637,712 mi+47 mi
- 22/06/202637,733 mi+21 mi
- 10/07/202637,770 mi+37 mi
Average of roughly 89 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar XK8 / XKR (X100)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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