2009 Jaguar X-Type 2.2L Diesel · AD09 EXZ

The 2009 Jaguar X-Type presents a stable but recently emerging maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 21 March 2026 at 124,839 miles, passed but flagged a notable advisory for corrosion on a nearside rear suspension arm. While the tester judged it not seriously weakened, this is the first structural corrosion advisory to appear in a previously clean five-year record. The trend is therefore stable overall, though this new advisory suggests the vehicle may be entering a phase where age-related corrosion requires closer monitoring. The mileage accumulation is broadly consistent with typical use for a seventeen-year-old vehicle. Annual increments have remained relatively steady, moving from 102,842 miles in February 2022 to 107,047 in March 2023, then 108,933 in March 2024, 113,227 in March 2025, and finally 124,839 in March 2026. The jump of roughly 11,600 miles between the 2025 and 2026 tests is the largest single-year increase in the record, which could reflect a change in ownership or usage pattern. No gaps or anomalies appear in the testing schedule, with annual tests consistently completed around the same time each year. A prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear suspension and underbody condition. The corroded nearside rear suspension arm flagged in March 2026 warrants close examination, as corrosion in this area can progress and may affect suspension geometry, bushings, and mounting points. The rear subframe, jacking points, and sills should also be inspected for similar corrosion, given the vehicle's age and the advisory's emergence after several clean years. Brake condition deserves attention as well; the March 2023 advisory at 107,047 miles noted worn, pitted, or scored brake discs across all wheels, and while subsequent tests did not re-flag this, a visual check of disc thickness and condition remains prudent at the current mileage. Tyre wear, exhaust system integrity, and any signs of fluid leaks underneath should also be assessed during a road test and on a ramp.