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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Jaguar XKR. Check any XKR by registration number below.

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81.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-4.4%

vs Jaguar Avg

17

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Jaguar XKR — MOT Reliability Overview

The Jaguar XKR has an average MOT pass rate of 81.8%, which is 4.4 percentage points below the Jaguar brand average of 86.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the XKR is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Jaguar XKR fails its MOT are steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. If you are preparing your XKR for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Jaguar XKR, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Jaguar XKR performs at MOT across different model years.

2013

Based on 78 vehicles

97.4%Excellent
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

3.9%

Mileage at 10yr

64k mi

2012

Based on 1,072 vehicles

89.7%Excellent
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

7.7%

Mileage at 10yr

69k mi

2011

Based on 2,001 vehicles

87.6%Excellent
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

10.6%

2010

Based on 2,436 vehicles

85.0%Excellent
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

15.2%

2009

Based on 1,832 vehicles

83.1%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

16.3%

2008

Based on 2,111 vehicles

82.4%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

14.8%

2007

Based on 3,632 vehicles

80.1%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

17.7%

2006

Based on 1,019 vehicles

77.1%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

18.5%

2005

Based on 934 vehicles

80.8%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

15.8%

2004

Based on 1,042 vehicles

76.4%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

17.1%

2003

Based on 1,161 vehicles

79.5%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

13.8%

2002

Based on 1,291 vehicles

74.6%Average
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

21.1%

2001

Based on 1,596 vehicles

76.9%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

16.5%

2000

Based on 1,392 vehicles

79.7%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

15.4%

1999

Based on 1,638 vehicles

80.3%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

14.3%

1998

Based on 1,012 vehicles

78.8%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

13.3%

0

Based on 10,256 vehicles

81.5%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Mileage at 5yr

72k mi

Top MOT Failures — Jaguar XKR

The most common reasons a Jaguar XKR fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

2.6%
2

Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer

2.3%
3

A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

1.8%
4

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

1.7%
5

A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play

1.7%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

2.6%

Front Nearside

1.3%

Rear Nearside Outer

1.3%

Jaguar XKR — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Jaguar XKR MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Jaguar XKR?
The average MOT pass rate for the Jaguar XKR is 81.8% compared to the Jaguar average of 86.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Jaguar XKR?
The most common MOT failures on the Jaguar XKR are: Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.6%), Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer (2.3%), A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (1.8%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Jaguar XKR reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 81.8%, the Jaguar XKR is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Jaguar XKR?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Jaguar XKR?
Typical mileage for the Jaguar XKR: 64,136 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used XKR to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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