2018 JAGUAR XF3.0L Diesel

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 63,144 miles passed without failures, the tester flagged both rear tyres as reaching the legal limit with inner edge wear. This follows a pattern from previous years, suggesting that the owner is addressing consumable components only when they approach failure thresholds rather than replacing them as part of scheduled maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 7,900 miles per year. There is a notable jump in usage between September 2024 and August 2025, where the car covered 20,892 miles in just eleven months. Prior to this period, the vehicle saw significantly lower activity, covering only 7,680 miles between the 2023 and 2024 tests. This increase in mileage likely accelerated the wear on rubber components and suspension bushings which were previously preserved by low mileage. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the braking system and suspension. The September 2024 test at 42,252 miles identified all four front and rear brake discs as worn, pitted, or scored. While these did not cause a failure, they indicate significant corrosion or thinning of the material. Furthermore, the recurring inner edge wear on tyres noted in the 2025 test suggests a persistent alignment issue or worn control arm bushes. An inspector should check for uneven tyre scrub and verify the steering geometry to ensure the vehicle is not out of specification.