2003 Jaguar XK8 4.2L Petrol · LC03 HHT
2003 Jaguar XK8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 86,279 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,279 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC03 HHT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 86,279 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC03 HHT 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 2003 Jaguar Xk8 (LC03 HHT) between September 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 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: Suspension (14 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
LC03 HHT Mileage History
- 02/09/202284,109 mi
- 14/09/202385,055 mi+946 mi
- 08/04/202585,476 mi+421 mi
- 30/03/202686,253 mi+777 mi
- 07/04/202686,279 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 604 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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