Not Sold (Est: £3,500 - £5,000)
2005 Jaguar XJ8 V8 Sovereign A mechanically maintained, low-owner Jaguar XJ8
United Kingdom • 13 Sept 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2005 Jaguar XJ8 is a mechanically sound, low-ownership vehicle with a comprehensive service history, including 16 service stamps and annual servicing for the last 8 years. While the interior is in great condition, there are some cosmetic flaws on the exterior, such as bubbling paint and bumper scrapes, but these are unlikely to detract from the car's underlying mechanical strength and overall appeal.
Condition
6
The car has some cosmetic flaws, including bubbling paint and a scrape on the rear bumper. There's also a small scrape on the front left bumper which is being repaired. These issues indicate moderate wear requiring some reconditioning.
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Automatic
Transmission:
SAJAC87P65SG44874
Chassis No:
Odometer:
118,095 miles
EK55 XEC
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Odometer: 118,095 MOT: 25th September 2025 A refined British saloon with effortless V8 performance and long-distance comfort, this Jaguar XJ8 offers strong mechanical credentials and low ownership, making it a compelling opportunity for classic luxury buyers.
Presented with an impressive 16 stamps in the service book, this car has been serviced annually for the past eight years, reflecting consistent care and attention.
The V5 shows just one former keeper, a rarity for a car of this age.
The interior is in great condition, retaining its luxury feel with minimal wear.
Paintwork presents well overall, though some bubbling is noted at a few seams, and there’s a scrape on the rear bumper, honest cosmetic flaws that do not detract from the car’s underlying mechanical strength.
The car has sustained a small scrape on the front left bumper, which will be getting repaired before collection of the vehicle.
Offered at a competitive guide, this is a great chance to acquire a well-maintained...
Points of note
£460
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,998
Median Price (Since 2020)
£45,253
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Dec 02 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
118,174 miles
Registration Date
2005-10-26
MOT History
Passed
On Dec 03 2025 with 118,174 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Failed
On Nov 26 2025 with 118,174 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed
On Sep 13 2024 with 113,493 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Failed
On Sep 11 2024 with 113,483 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Sep 19 2023 with 108,316 miles
Passed
On Sep 26 2022 with 99,235 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed
On Sep 26 2022 with 99,230 miles
There were 5 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Oct 19 2021 with 84,475 miles
Failed
On Oct 19 2021 with 84,475 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Oct 19 2020 with 80,337 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- nearside front tyre worn to 1.6/2mm tread remaining on outer shoulders.
Passed
On Oct 15 2019 with 77,276 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed
On Oct 15 2019 with 77,276 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Oct 19 2018 with 72,276 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed
On Oct 19 2018 with 72,276 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Passed
On Oct 12 2017 with 67,539 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Oct 14 2016 with 61,117 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Oct 09 2015 with 56,787 miles
Passed
On Oct 02 2014 with 52,306 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- Nail in offside rear tyre
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Passed
On Oct 14 2013 with 46,801 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Failed
On Oct 08 2013 with 46,801 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Passed
On Oct 03 2012 with 41,650 miles
Passed
On Oct 06 2011 with 36,598 miles
Passed
On Oct 12 2010 with 32,869 miles
Passed
On Oct 13 2009 with 28,289 miles
Failed
On Oct 13 2009 with 28,289 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Passed
On Oct 15 2008 with 23,632 miles
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