MOT failure data · 2025
Jaguar XJR MOT problems
Across every Jaguar XJR that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was ball joint dust cover ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, on 7.82% of failure items. The broadest problem area was suspension at 27.82%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Jaguar XJR MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint dust cover ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | Suspension | 7.82% |
| 2 | Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | Steering | 3.76% |
| 3 | Pins and bushes pin or bush excessively worn | Suspension | 3.69% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 3 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Jaguar XJR, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Jaguar XJR buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Jaguar XJR?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
Other Jaguar models
- Jaguar XF MOT problems
- Jaguar F-Pace MOT problems
- Jaguar XE MOT problems
- Jaguar E-Pace MOT problems
- Jaguar I-Pace MOT problems
- Jaguar XJ MOT problems
Jaguar XJR MOT FAQs
What does a Jaguar XJR most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Jaguar XJR cars failing their 2025 MOT was "ball joint dust cover ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt", appearing on 7.82% of failure items.
Does this mean my Jaguar XJR will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Jaguar XJR that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Jaguar XJR passed 78.44% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Jaguar XJR's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Jaguar XJR MOT pass rate · used Jaguar XJR buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.