Jaguar X-type vs Jaguar Xj lwb: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Jaguar X-type
73%
MOT pass rate · 119,216 vehicles
Jaguar Xj lwb
65%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar X-type (73%) and Jaguar Xj lwb (65%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Jaguar X-type | Jaguar Xj lwb |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% ✓ | 65% |
| MOT failure rate | 27% ✓ | 35% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 ✓ | 3.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 123,687 mi | 95,729 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 119,216 | 1 |
Most common faults
Jaguar X-type
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Jaguar Xj lwb
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Jaguar X-type (73%) and Jaguar Xj lwb (65%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.