2012 JAGUAR XJ3.0L Diesel

The Jaguar XJ presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 4 December 2025 at 97,516 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. A failed attempt on the same date at 97,510 miles listed no defects, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault, immediately followed by a clean pass. Mileage accumulation has been modest and consistent for a 2012 vehicle. The record shows 90,389 miles at the 7 December 2022 test, rising to 92,392 by 1 December 2023, 94,108 on 26 November 2024, and 97,516 by December 2025. That equates to roughly 2,300 miles per year across the last three intervals, well below the typical 6,965 annual average for the age. The clean advisory-free history across all five entries suggests light use and no flagged wear on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection despite the unblemished MOT trail. Low annual mileage and possible prolonged standing can conceal perished rubber components, seized calipers, or subframe corrosion not caught in a visual test. The X350-platform XJ is known for air suspension and aluminium structural joints that demand scrutiny beyond DVSA checks. Given the absence of recorded advisories, previous keepers appear to have maintained basic statutory compliance. Verify service history and inspect brake disc thickness, coil springs, and exhaust emissions in person before purchase.