2004 Jaguar XK8 4.2L Petrol · LA53 AAF
2004 Jaguar XK8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 72,885 miles. MOT valid until 15 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,885 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LA53 AAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 72,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LA53 AAF Mileage History
- 11/09/202371,817 mi
- 11/09/202472,547 mi+730 mi
- 16/09/202472,558 mi+11 mi
- 15/09/202572,875 mi+317 mi
- 17/10/202572,885 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 508 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LA53 AAF 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 (LA53 AAF) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Brake cable damaged park brake cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock /spring retaining mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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