2004 Jaguar XK8 4.2L Petrol · DC53 XKB
2004 Jaguar XK8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 161,434 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,434 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC53 XKB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 161,434 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DC53 XKB 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 2004 Jaguar Xk8 (DC53 XKB) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
DC53 XKB Mileage History
- 28/02/2023154,225 mi
- 23/02/2024156,631 mi+2,406 mi
- 26/02/2025158,724 mi+2,093 mi
- 07/03/2025158,724 mi
- 02/03/2026161,434 mi+2,710 mi
Average of roughly 2,398 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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