£9,000 - £11,000
1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2
United Kingdom • 29 Apr 2026 • Lot 187p
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1983 Daimler Sovereign, finished in Cranberry Red over Biscuit leather, has a warranted 72,000 miles. It comes with an extensive history file and recent service, suggesting it has been well maintained.
Condition
7
Well cared for and original
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
SADDCALP3CC367162
Chassis No:
Odometer:
72,000 miles
A105 BNH
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
c.72,000 miles from new.
Registration No: A105 BNHChassis No: SADDCALP3CC367162MOT: July 2026
Supplied by Appleyard Jaguar, Leeds on 01/08/1983
First registered as a director's car to Yorkshire Bank PLC
Odometer displaying a warranted c.72,000 miles from new
Exquisitely finished in Cranberry red over Biscuit leather
Supplied with extensive history file including JDHT Certificate and current V5C
One of the most accomplished saloons of it's generation, the Series III XJ6 range debuted in 1979 to much acclaim.
Penned by Pininfarina, It was visually distinguished from the Series II by new thicker bumpers, the removal of separate "quarter-light" windows from the front doors, and a revised rear roofline featuring a slightly more angular c-pillar.
Series III Daimler Sovereign (Six) Production ended in 1983 but the body style continued into the early 1990's with the V12 powerplant.
The Series III marked a notable quality improvement over the Series II due to Jaguar's implementation of co...
Points of note
£651
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,825
Median Price (Since 2020)
£24,165
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jul 23 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
72,484 miles
Registration Date
1983-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 24 2025 with 72,484 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jun 25 2024 with 72,455 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive auto box sump ban gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Sep 13 2022 with 72,445 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slight wetness of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Sep 23 2021 with 72,435 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On Sep 15 2020 with 72,406 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from automatic gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Mar 20 2019 with 72,353 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from auto gearbox sump pan and rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Mar 21 2018 with 72,328 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded slight corrosion
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed
On Mar 30 2017 with 72,265 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Coolant leak
- Oil leak auto box sump
- Oil leak rear diff
Passed
On Apr 01 2016 with 72,162 miles
Failed
On Mar 31 2016 with 72,162 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Power steering component(s) leaking Steering Rack (2.3.3b)
Passed
On Oct 09 2015 with 72,131 miles
Failed
On Oct 01 2015 with 72,127 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal rack (2.3.3b)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Jan 10 2014 with 71,166 miles
Failed
On Jan 08 2014 with 71,166 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Passed
On Apr 15 2013 with 70,935 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- slight movement in steering rack mountings
Failed
On Apr 15 2013 with 70,935 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
User Entered:
- slight movement in steering rack mountings
Passed
On Apr 30 2012 with 70,768 miles
Passed
On May 03 2011 with 70,568 miles
Passed
On Apr 23 2010 with 70,290 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Show numberplates notes stored in boot
Passed
On Apr 21 2009 with 69,943 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed
On May 08 2008 with 69,550 miles
Passed
On Apr 05 2007 with 68,955 miles
Passed
On Apr 04 2006 with 68,408 miles
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