Highlights
- Much-improved later X100 with stronger 6spd gearbox
- 300bhp 4.2L V8 with reliable metal timing chains
- Well maintained car with 16 service stamps
- Popular Platinum Silver with Ivory leather and walnut veneers
- Only four keepers with current one since 2014
- Recent £1,152 on brake, power steering and other work
- Extensive history file with accompanying bills
- MOT valid until February 2027 with no advisories
The Appeal
The X100 XK8 is the sort of grand tourer that only Jaguar could make. We can’t quite imagine its German or even Italian rivals designing a dashboard in the shape of a Spitfire wing to commemorate the factory where both car and WWII ace were built.
Those details and the car’s evocative E-Type-inspired shape explain its enduring popularity. Later cars like this one benefit from two significant improvements - the larger 4.2L engine with its more reliable metal timing chains and a much stronger 6-spd auto box. This 2003 example is finished in the popular combination of Platinum Silver with Ivory leather and walnut veneers and has been with the current keeper since 2014.
The car is in good shape, with the history file showing evidence of repairs to key XK8 check areas such as the sills. There is a pleasing run of 16 service stamps from main dealers and specialists up to 105,000 miles. Recent work has included a new air mass meter, replacement calliper, reluctor rings, power steering hoses and a wheel speed sensor. The front discs and pads were replaced in 2021, with few miles covered since. The headlining was also renewed in 2022. The current MOT runs to February 2027 with no advisories.
The XK8 is one of Jaguar’s finest GTs, and this later model offers strong reasons to take a closer look.
The vendor says:
“A lot of history and bills; runs perfectly. A great drive; it's an absolute pleasure to drive.”
Key Information
- Mileage: 111,489 miles indicated (supported by MOT and service history)
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 5th February 2027 with no advisories
- Technical specs: 300bhp 4,196cc AJV8 petrol, 6spd automatic
- Paperwork: Extensive history file and bills available, handbooks, 2 keys and fobs, V5C, navigation CD
- Registration: private plate B19 JRC is not included in sale (history can be checked using plate PK53DJF)
Service history (further details in photos):
- 05/21 - 106,362 miles - DualBrand
- 07/19 - 104,817 miles - Jag Autos
- 01/18 - 101,673 miles - Jag Autos
- 01/17 - 99,564 miles - Jag Autos
- 08/15 - 96,194 miles - Jag Autos
- 08/14 - 95,537 miles - Jag Autos
- 09/12 - 91,170 miles - Motor
- 09/11 - 90,551 miles - AVT Service Centre
- 07/10 - 78,717 miles - Rybrook Jaguar
- 07/09 - 68,333 miles - Rybrook Jaguar
- 09/08 - 58,260 miles - Rybrook Jaguar
- 11/07 - 48,457 miles - Rybrook Jaguar
- 03/07 - 38,769 miles - Rybrook Jaguar
- 07/06 - 28,628 miles - Rybrook Jaguar
- 08/05 - 18,134 miles - Rybrook Jaguar
- 11/04 - 8,076 miles - Rybrook Jaguar
The Detail
- Popular and generally well kept Platnium Silver paintwork
- Some signs of age to note to exterior including offside rear wing as shown
- Upgraded 19in factory six-spoke alloys showing light wear to rims
- Fitted with Davanti front tyres and alternative brands to rear
- Underside as shown with welding to floors in 2018 noted in history file
- No structural advisories on MOT
- Ivory leather interior with more comfortable later X100 front seats with separate headrests
- Leather in good order with light bolster wear to driver’s side
- Walnut veneers in good order as shown
- Well specified car including factory sound system and navigation
- Headlining appears to be clean and free from sagging in photos which buyers can check, it was replaced in 2022
- Supplied with Motorola mobile phone system
- Steel space saver spare wheel included with tools as shown
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