2013 Jaguar XJ 3.0L Diesel · 1553 PU
2013 Jaguar XJ (3.0L, diesel). First registered 08/03/2013. Recorded mileage 111,439 miles. MOT valid until 29/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,439 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2013
- Engine
- 2993cc
1553 PU Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 111,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar XJ (X350/X351)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
1553 PU Mileage History
- 25/02/201621,897 mi
- 28/02/201730,856 mi+8,959 mi
- 16/03/201840,148 mi+9,292 mi
- 27/02/201949,367 mi+9,219 mi
- 27/02/201949,368 mi+1 mi
- 30/01/202058,166 mi+8,798 mi
- 28/01/202167,040 mi+8,874 mi
- 25/01/202275,483 mi+8,443 mi
- 23/01/202384,470 mi+8,987 mi
- 25/01/202493,848 mi+9,378 mi
- 22/01/2025103,506 mi+9,658 mi
- 16/01/2026111,438 mi+7,932 mi
- 19/01/2026111,439 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,045 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
1553 PU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Jaguar Xj (1553 PU) between February 2016 and January 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 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: “Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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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