Highlights

Advisory-free MOT valid until 11th March 2025
Apt registration ‘KJ51 XJR’ included in the sale
Detailed record of all previous keepers and maintenance history
Recent new header tank, supercharger service and pulley upgrade
Parrot Bluetooth system fitted for media streaming and hands-free phone

The Appeal

The vendor acquired this Jaguar in July 2023 to take his elderly parents on day trips, and on reflection, it’s the perfect car for the job. A sumptuous interior and supple air suspension make this XJ one of the most comfortable passenger cars of its day and the little red ‘R’ badge on the boot means it also happens to be one of the fastest…

Bury your right foot into the deep-pile carpet and this four-wheeled Edwardian mansion will launch forward at an astonishing rate with a zealous whine from the supercharger and an anguished snarl from the V8. That’s right, this is the XJR - a frankly bonkers 400 bhp+ super saloon that would give a 911 a run for its money at the traffic lights while retaining the appearance and luxury features of Jaguar’s regular cruisers.

This 2003 example is in lovely condition for its age and comes with a long advisory-free MOT. The highly appropriate ‘KJ51 XJR’ registration is included in the sale, and the vendor has recently treated the car to a specialist overhaul which entailed the replacement of the header tank and a supercharger overhaul/upgrade.

Superbly presented throughout, this isn’t your average twenty-year-old Jag. It’s really worth a look

The History and Paperwork

87,609 miles
MOT valid until 11th March 2025
Five former registered keepers
Acquired by the vendor in July 2023
Used predominantly to take the vendor’s elderly parents on day trips - almost exclusively in fair weather conditions
Carefully stored under a cover when not in use
August 2023 visit to Viezu Technologies Ltd / Paramount Performance Ltd (Jaguar Specialists) in Bidford-on-Avon
‘KJ51 XJR’ included in the sale
The vendor also includes a detailed record of all previous keepers, mileage intervals and maintenance history
Average mileage since first registration has been approximately 4,180 miles per year
Well-stamped original service book
Copy of the original options list
Original keys present
Numerous invoices and service invoices
Original book pack
V5C present
When the vendor took it to a Jaguar event at Whittington Castle in Oswestry, lots of enthusiasts showed great interest and many asked to look inside

The Condition

Classically finished in dark green
Straight original bodywork with good door fit and an absence of notable imperfections
The paint is exceedingly smart overall
A few superficial stone chips have been carefully touched in
We can’t see any notable marks to the ‘R’ badged alloy wheels
4 new Davanti Protoura Sport Tyres were put on the car 1200 miles ago
The underside appears in commendably good order
Handsome cream and black leather upholstery in superb condition for its age
There’s remarkably little wear to the seats and controls
The cabin electrics reportedly function well and the air conditioning is said to be particularly effective
Parrot Bluetooth system fitted and working
Maple woodwork
The vendor is informed that the interior specifications are quite rare

The Mechanics

4.2-litre supercharged V8
Six-speed automatic gearbox
Air suspension
Impeccable engine compartment - one of the cleanest of these we’ve seen
New (genuine Jaguar) header tank fitted and supercharger serviced (with pulley upgrade) by Viezu Technologies Ltd / Paramount Performance Ltd in August 2023
We’re informed that the Jaguar drives very well, with no faults to report
The vendor comments “It's a joy to drive, so much torque on tap and the supercharger noise is addictive”
No advisories were noted during the last MOT test

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