2013 Jaguar XJ 3.0L Diesel · R70 RCA
2013 Jaguar XJ (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28/06/2013. Recorded mileage 18,678 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2013
- Engine
- 2993cc
R70 RCA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2025
- 18,678 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R70 RCA Mileage History
- 12/08/202213,805 mi
- 16/05/202315,162 mi+1,357 mi
- 13/05/202417,457 mi+2,295 mi
- 19/05/202518,678 mi+1,221 mi
Average of roughly 1,760 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R70 RCA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Jaguar Xj (R70 RCA) between August 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: JAGUAR XJ
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Air Suspension Failure(Serious)
Air struts leak or the compressor fails to reach pressure, leaving the car "slammed" on its bump stops.
- Timing Chain Tensioner Wear (5.0 V8)(Serious)
Early 5.0 V8 and 3.0 supercharged V6 engines have a design flaw where the timing chain tensioner piston wears through the aluminium-backed guide over time. This causes the chain to stretch and eventually jump, which can destroy the engine. The issue is most critical on pre-2013 cars.
- Door Lock & Window Regulator Failures(Moderate)
The door lock actuators and window regulators are common failure points on the X350. Lock failures can leave doors stuck in the double-locked position, while window regulators fail with the cable-driven mechanism snapping or the motor burning out.
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