2005 Jaguar X-Type 2.0L Diesel · DE55 DRO
2005 Jaguar X-Type (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 97,033 miles. MOT expired on 24 Feb 2021. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR X-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Feb 2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,033 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DE55 DRO Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2020
- 97,033 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar X-Type
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
DE55 DRO Mileage History
- 17/09/200827,395 mi
- 18/09/200827,395 mi
- 28/09/200933,945 mi+6,550 mi
- 29/09/200933,945 mi
- 24/09/201038,554 mi+4,609 mi
- 24/09/201038,554 mi
- 26/09/201141,992 mi+3,438 mi
- 24/09/201245,292 mi+3,300 mi
- 24/09/201245,294 mi+2 mi
- 09/09/201350,645 mi+5,351 mi
- 10/09/201350,645 mi
- 11/02/201555,924 mi+5,279 mi
- 17/02/201555,936 mi+12 mi
- 15/02/201663,598 mi+7,662 mi
- 16/02/201663,598 mi
- 06/02/201770,588 mi+6,990 mi
- 07/02/201877,307 mi+6,719 mi
- 08/02/201877,307 mi
- 14/02/201984,156 mi+6,849 mi
- 18/02/201984,156 mi
- 18/02/202097,033 mi+12,877 mi
- 25/02/202097,033 mi
Average of roughly 6,088 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
DE55 DRO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Jaguar X-Type (DE55 DRO) between September 2008 and February 2020.
The record contains 12 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”.
Common Problems: JAGUAR X-TYPE
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Sill Corrosion(Serious)
The plastic sill covers trap moisture and road salt, leading to terminal rust that is hidden from view until it fails an MOT.
- AWD Transfer Box Failure(Serious)
The transfer box on 2.5 and 3.0 AWD models holds very little oil and has no service interval, leading to bearing failure.
- Thermostat Housing Coolant Leak(Moderate)
The plastic thermostat housing on the Duratec V6 engines becomes brittle from heat cycling and cracks, leading to coolant loss. The leak typically starts as a slow seep but can progress to a steady drip or spray, risking overheating if not caught early.
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- Sill CorrosionSerious
The plastic sill covers trap moisture and road salt, leading to terminal rust that is hidden from view until it fails an MOT.
- AWD Transfer Box FailureSerious
The transfer box on 2.5 and 3.0 AWD models holds very little oil and has no service interval, leading to bearing failure.
- Thermostat Housing Coolant LeakModerate
The plastic thermostat housing on the Duratec V6 engines becomes brittle from heat cycling and cracks, leading to coolant loss. The leak typically starts as a slow seep but can progress to a steady drip or spray, risking overheating if not caught early.
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