2013 Jaguar XJ 5.0L Petrol · V8 HWR
2013 Jaguar XJ (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2013. Recorded mileage 124,634 miles. MOT valid until 30/09/2026.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2013
- Engine
- 5000cc
V8 HWR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 124,634 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: Good
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V8 HWR Mileage History
- 01/10/202179,057 mi
- 26/09/202290,329 mi+11,272 mi
- 19/09/2023103,065 mi+12,736 mi
- 13/09/2024114,402 mi+11,337 mi
- 08/09/2025124,634 mi+10,232 mi
Average of roughly 11,575 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V8 HWR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Jaguar Xj (V8 HWR) between October 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 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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