Jaguar Xkr (2003)

719 real MOT outcomes analysed • 79.2% first-time pass rate

2003 Jaguar Xkr

CarHunch analysed 719 real MOT records for the 2003 Jaguar Xkr. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2003 Jaguar XKR passes its MOT at 79.2%, essentially matching the UK average, but nearly four in ten of these cars have recorded dangerous defects—a significant safety concern that deserves serious investigation on any example you're considering. With an average of 4.5 failures per vehicle and a substantial 25.4 advisories, these ageing sports cars demand rigorous maintenance to stay roadworthy.

At 61,000 miles average, these XKRs have been relatively well-preserved, yet the high advisory count reflects the complexity and wear typical of 20-year-old performance machines with expensive running costs. Before buying, obtain the full MOT history and get an independent specialist inspection—the dangerous defect rate is substantially higher than most vehicles, and you need to understand what issues you're inheriting.

Below average reliability In line with UK average
79.2%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
59,261
typical mileage
41,462–78,772 middle half
38.1%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
4.5
avg MOT failures per car
over 20.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2003 Jaguar Xkr

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • ⚠️ 38.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (100%) 718 79.2% 4.49
LPG (0%) 1 80% 5

Mileage Distribution

Most 2003 Jaguar Xkr vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

41,462
low mileage
59,261
typical
78,772
high mileage

Half of all 2003 Jaguar Xkr vehicles fall between 41,462 and 78,772 miles.

2003 Jaguar Xkr — Still on the Road

413 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 69% of the peak remain.

596 413 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

20.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
4.5
Avg failures per vehicle
25.4
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2003 Jaguar Xkr

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 72.1%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 69.7%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 43.9%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 41.2%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 35.4%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 30.7%
    Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
  • 25.9%
    Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 23.6%
    Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2003. Counts include advisories and failures.

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