2001 Jaguar XKR

‘J800 NOS’ is a UK-spec Jaguar XKR that left Browns Lane in Coventry at the end of March 2001. Sold new via Lancaster of Bradford, we have sold this very example a couple of times before as enthusiasts tick the XKR off their Bucket List – and it’s worth noting that enthusiasts tend to take pride in maintaining their Bucket List cars, as this one’s hefty history file attests.

Finished in Platinum Metallic over Warm Charcoal leather, the Coupé’s colour scheme provides suitably subtle yet upmarket carapace to hide the presence of the supercharged V8’s 370bhp and 387lb.ft of torque. It’s an additive combination, and you’ll enjoy skipping across the line between sybaritic grand touring and look-at-me-like-that-again-and-I’ll-rip-your-bleedin’-face-off madness.

And, perhaps best of all, this well-curated example is being offered with no reserve, so it’ll be going to a new home no matter what.

The Platinum Metallic coachwork, paint code MDZ, shows off the XKR’s shutlines to impressive effect; still narrow and decently consistent, the protective trim that runs from the front wing to the rear via the doors also lines up well: Taken in conjunction with the clear HPI report, we would suggest this is not a car with an interesting past. 

The paintwork has been refreshed in places over the years, but it presents quite well overall with a good shine. No car survives 25 years without showing some wear ‘n’ tear though, and this XKR is no exception. 

For example, the front bumper has stonechips and peeling paint, the body-coloured bonnet louvres are peeling, and the nearside front wing has stonechips plus a dent above the indicator. The trim on the nearside door has been badly repainted, and the door mirror casing has taken a knock. There is rust inside the nearside rear wheelarch plus more on the boot lid under the handle. The spoiler also has a chip on its edge, and there is bubbling on the trim at the base of the rear screen.

The rear bumper is scratched, and the offside rear wing has bubbling under the rear lamp unit and on its arch. The driver’s rear wing also has a rust spot above the bumper and there is a paint run on the trim near the door plus peeling paint around that trim. 

The driver’s door has a dent in it plus a chipped trailing edge and poorly repaired trim. The offside front wing has stonechips plus peeling paint, both door window seals are aged and unsightly, and the nearside headlamp has dirt inside it.

The Arden Sportline split-rim alloys have a few light kerbing marks too, as well as some light pitting. They still present well though and are an imposing 11-inches wide and 20-inches in diameter. 

The rear wheels are fitted with a pair of 305/30ZR20 Pirelli P-Zero. Made in 2019 and 2020, both have cracks where the tread meets the sidewall and will need to be replaced. The front wheels are fitted with a pair of Tracmax X-Privilo TX3. Made in 2024, both have good tread and no obvious damage to the carcass. 

The rear lamp units and the headlamps are free of chips, cracks, and other damage as are the wing-mounted repeaters. The windscreen also boasts a sticker proclaiming at least one of its owners was a member of the Jaguar Drivers’ Club, and the mesh air intake behind the front numberplate is in good order.

The Warm Charcoal interior, trim code LEG, is in a decent condition with the sort of wear to the front seats you’d expect to see after a quarter of a century and 94,000 miles. So, there is some creasing, especially to the outer edge of the driver’s seat, plus wear to the cushion of the same seat. 

Heated and electrically adjustable (although the controls for the passenger’s seat don’t work) they remain comfortable and still look the part.

The rear seats are in an even better condition with barely any evidence that they’ve ever been sat on. 

The burl veneer, which extends to the steering wheel, gearknob, and handbrake handle, is in a decent condition too. Yes, there are a few chips and cracks dotted around the place but the wood retains its up-market influence and the light colour lifts what might otherwise have been a sombre cabin.

The lettering on the switches and controls is still nice and bright too, and the door cards are in an excellent condition with working puddle and warning lights that illuminate when the door is opened. 

The headunit appears to be the factory original, and the small digital display works as it should, with an OE sat-nav that is as attractive in its period charm as it is still functional.

The headlining is clean and taut still, and the trim on the top of the dashboard and the parcel shelf is all in good order too with none of the cracks or peeling trim we sometimes see.

Aftermarket quilted mats have been fitted; bound in white and featuring the legend ‘Jaguar XKR’, the carpets they’re protecting are in good order with no holes or other obvious issues, including to the plastic heel protector under the driver’s feet.

The luggage space contains the hazard warning triangle under the boot lid, plus a first aid kit in the nearside rear wheelarch. The CD-multichanger lives beneath the DVD player required to run the sat-nav. The boot also contains a space-saver spare wheel and a tool kit.

As for faults, apart from the inoperative seat controls, the air-conditioning isn’t cold, there are three small holes in the nearside of the transmission tunnel where a mobile or similar has been mounted, and the boot carpet has a few small stains.

The service history booklet and invoices on file show the following routine maintenance recorded:

• 02.07.2025 and 92,108 miles – service by Bell Lane Garage
• 08.08.2024 and 90,721 miles – service by Wiltshire Jaguar Centre
• 21.12.2021 and 83,142 miles – service by G&D Vehicle Services
• 07.03.2021 and 79,401 miles – service by Wiltshire Jaguar Centre
• 09.10.2019 and 64,188 miles – service by Wiltshire Jaguar Centre
• 29.09.2017 and 59,639 miles – service by Wiltshire Jaguar Centre
• 30.11.2016 and 59,234 miles – service by unknown
• 13.12.2015 and 53,101 miles – service by Ross Hall
• 08.01.2008 and 32,432 miles – service by N.M. Jags WSM Ltd
• 01.03.2006 and 26,056 miles – service by Nene Specialist Cars
• 03.12.2003 and 16,964 miles – service by Marshall
• 28.11.2002 and 13,087 miles – service by Guy Salmon Jaguar

The seller tells us that other work in the past three years includes:

• 15.05.2026 – new Bosch battery at £160
• 05.05.2026 – remedial MoT advisory work comprising welding and paint at £744
• 12.02.2026 – new suspension arms at £406
• 02.02.2026 – MoT welding at £164
• 25.05.2025 – repair handbrake at £235
• 11.04.2025 – recharge air-conditioning at £50
• 06.02.2025 – stonechip and paint sill at £500
• 20.01.2025 – replace front and upper wishbone joints, and replace both rear outer sill panels and weld inner sills at £2,637
• 10.12.2024 – two tyres at £179
• 29.10.2024 – two new rubber door seals at £130
• 23.10.2024 – new supercharger belt, alternator belt, fresh coolant, and a tensioner at £470
• 15.01.2024 – new A-frame, underseal, Waxoyl, and rubber mounts at £1083
• 21.12.2023 – new top suspension arm bushes, ball joints, nearside front hub and bearing, and nearside track rod end at £975
• 29.09.2023 – replace front and rear pads and the offside front lower damper bush at £1,728
• 23.03.2023 – new nearside rear lower damper bush at £240

He’s totted this up and arrived at an invoiced total of £10,140.

As the video demonstrates, the supercharged V8 engine fires into life and settles into an immediate steady idle. There are no warning lights illuminated on the dashboard either, nor any odd noises coming from under the bonnet. 

The engine revs silkily with a great exhaust note and no excessive smoke. 

It is a bit grubby under the bonnet and we suspect a few pounds invested in detailing would reap dividends.

The underside was mentioned during the last MoT, with the tester advising about corrosion on the vehicle structure. The seller tells us that this has since been repaired. 

The MoT tester also advised about brake pipes, an oil leak, a worn damper, bush and balljoint, and a feeble handbrake at the same time. 

The underseal is now generally good, although it has cracked and peeled in a couple of places revealing corrosion underneath. Some of the steel suspension and steering components also show heavy corrosion. 

The Jaguar’s MoT certificate is valid until May 2027. 

The recent Vehicle History Check is clear, and it has two keys.

The history file comprises a V5C Registration Certificate in the seller’s name, invoices, expired MoT certificates, a Production Record Trace Certificate from the Jaguar Heritage Trust, and the book pack including the stamped service history booklet.

Our estimate is that the XKR will sell for somewhere between £4,000 and £6,000, which is in the ballpark of what it has sold for over the past few years.

Which is good news because it suggests that prices may have bottomed, so you might be able to add value with every job you tick off the (short) list of jobs that need doing.

Its desirability is further bolstered because it’s being offered with no reserve, so it’ll be going to a new home when the hammer falls no matter where the bidding has reached.

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