Jaguar XKR reliability: MOT pass rate and common faults

1,231 initial MOT tests in 2025 on cars first used in 2007 · DVSA data · For guidance only · How we count

Jaguar XKR cars first used in 2007 had an MOT pass rate above the average for their age.

The MOT pass rate is one signal, not the whole story. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't record gearbox or engine faults, and a pass rate also reflects mileage and upkeep, so the table shows median mileage too. Whatever the year, the car in front of you matters more than its model's average.

75.4%passed first time

First-time pass rate, all years together: initial tests passed with no repairs. 95% range 72.9% to 77.7%.

Jaguar XKR, all years75.4%
Same-age average, all vehicles57.4%

In 2025, 75.4% of the 1,231 initial MOT tests on Jaguar XKR cars were passed with no repairs. The same-age average, for all vehicles first used in the same years, was 57.4%. That is 18.0 points above the same-age average.

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Jaguar XKR MOT pass rate by year

Year is when the car was first used. Older vehicles fail more often, so each year is compared with all vehicles first used that year.

Year	Chart	Testsmedian miles	Passed first time	Against all vehicles that year
2007age 18		1,23173,500	75.4%±2.5	+18.0 ptsall: 57.4%

Tests are initial MOT tests in 2025, not retests. Median miles is the middle odometer reading at the test: half had more, half had less. ± is the 95% margin of error in points (Wilson interval): a difference smaller than that could be chance. Years without a link have fewer than 10,000 tests, so they are listed here but don't have their own page.

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Common XKR problems at the MOT

Share of the 303 failed tests with a fault in each area, all years together. A test can count in more than one area, so these can add up to more than 100%.

Suspension36.0%
Lights and electrics24.4%
Steering23.8%
Brakes21.8%
Tyres17.8%

MOT records show roadworthiness faults, not engine or gearbox problems.

What to check when viewing an XKR

Based on the areas where Jaguar XKR MOT tests fail most often. These are general checks anyone can do, not a mechanical inspection.

Suspension
In 36.0% of failed XKR tests
- Push down hard on each corner. Check the car rises once and settles, not bouncing again and again.
- On the test drive, listen for knocks or clunks over speed bumps and potholes.
- Check the car sits level when parked on flat ground.
Lights and electrics
In 24.4% of failed XKR tests
- Ask the seller to help you check every light: dipped and main beam, brake lights, indicators, fog lights and the number plate lamp.
- Look for cracked, misted or yellowed headlight lenses.
- Check the dashboard warning lights come on when the car is switched on and then go out. Ask about any that stay lit.
Steering
In 23.8% of failed XKR tests
- With the car switched on, turn the wheel from lock to lock and check it moves smoothly and quietly.
- On a straight, level road, check the car runs straight with the steering wheel centred.
Brakes
In 21.8% of failed XKR tests
- On a clear road, brake firmly and check the car stops in a straight line without juddering or pulling to one side.
- Check the handbrake holds the car on a slope.
- Look through the wheels at the brake discs for deep grooves or a raised lip at the edge.

Then read the car's own MOT history. Advisories in the same area at several tests are worth asking about.

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Jaguar XKR questions

Is the Jaguar XKR reliable?

MOT results show only part of the picture. In 2025, 75.4% of initial MOT tests on Jaguar XKR cars were passed with no repairs, against a same-age average of 57.4%. That is 18.0 points above average. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't measure breakdowns, engine or gearbox faults, or repair costs.

What are the most common Jaguar XKR problems at the MOT?

The most common failure areas are suspension (in 36.0% of failed tests), lights and electrics (in 24.4% of failed tests) and steering (in 23.8% of failed tests). A failed test can count in more than one area.

What mileage is normal for a 18-year-old Jaguar XKR?

At their 2025 MOT tests, Jaguar XKR cars first used in 2007, about 18 years old, had a median of 73,500 miles. Half had more and half had less.

How do I check a specific XKR's MOT history?

Enter its registration in our free check. It lists that car's own MOT results, the faults and advisories recorded and the mileage at each test, and flags repeated advisories and mileage that goes down.

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What MOT data can't tell you about any Jaguar XKR

Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.

Compare history checks What MOT history doesn't show

Other Jaguar models

Points above (+) or below (−) the same-age average for all vehicles.

All 12 Jaguar models Cars ranked by MOT pass rate, by age

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. For guidance only: these figures describe all Jaguar XKR cars tested, not the one you're looking at. How we count