2009 Jaguar X-Type 2.0L Diesel · AD09 GZK

The Jaguar X-Type presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 1 October 2025 at 95,720 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The vehicle cleared its final test with no defects logged, and prior passes in October 2024 and January 2024 also recorded clean results. This pattern indicates the car has not shown a worsening fault trajectory over the last two years of testing. At roughly 17 years old, the recorded 95,720 miles equate to a low average of about 5,631 miles per year, suggesting light use or extended periods off the road. The mileage moved from 90,507 in January 2024 to 92,545 by October 2024, then to 95,720 by October 2025, reflecting gentle annual accumulation of under 3,200 miles. The DVSA data shows no major gaps beyond the nine-month gap between the January and October 2024 tests, and the sparse, clean record gives little basis to suspect heavy drivetrain or suspension fatigue from high mileage. The two failed tests on 23 January 2024 and 30 September 2025 are anomalous in that the DVLA entry logs no defects against either failure, with the car passing one to two days later at near-identical mileage. Such back-to-back fail-then-pass results with zero advisories typically point to administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults raised by the tester. The owner clearly addressed whatever halted the test promptly, implying basic compliance rather than neglected upkeep. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity, suspension bushes, brake discs and calipers, and underbody corrosion given the vehicle's age and low-use profile that can mask standing moisture damage. Verify the actual reason for the two zero-defect failures with the test centres or prior owner, and confirm tyre condition, exhaust emissions, and fluid intervals, since the clean MOT record offers no visibility of consumable wear or hidden advisories.