2003 Jaguar XJ 3.0L Petrol · D4 FJT
2003 Jaguar XJ (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2003. Recorded mileage 124,553 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/05/2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,553 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2967cc
D4 FJT Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/04/2021
- 124,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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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.
D4 FJT Mileage History
- 08/12/20066,134 mi
- 30/11/200725,400 mi+19,266 mi
- 11/12/200852,595 mi+27,195 mi
- 09/12/200970,869 mi+18,274 mi
- 01/06/201181,444 mi+10,575 mi
- 31/05/201284,913 mi+3,469 mi
- 06/07/201284,918 mi+5 mi
- 04/07/201387,917 mi+2,999 mi
- 14/07/201491,960 mi+4,043 mi
- 18/06/2015102,074 mi+10,114 mi
- 18/06/2015102,074 mi
- 09/06/2016112,355 mi+10,281 mi
- 09/06/2017120,075 mi+7,720 mi
- 24/05/2018122,407 mi+2,332 mi
- 10/05/2019123,543 mi+1,136 mi
- 10/05/2019123,543 mi
- 14/05/2020124,494 mi+951 mi
- 14/04/2021124,553 mi+59 mi
Average of roughly 8,253 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
D4 FJT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Jaguar Xj (D4 FJT) between December 2006 and April 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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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