2008 Jaguar X-Type 2.2L Diesel · AF08 NTD

The Jaguar X-Type passed its most recent MOT on 7 June 2024 at 273,003 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy on paper. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available record, with the only blemishes being two administrative failures on 8 March 2024 and 10 March 2023 where the tester logged no defects. These suggest paperwork or presentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical faults. At 18 years old the car shows 273,003 miles, averaging roughly 15,167 miles per year, which is high for its age and points to sustained motorway or commuter use. The record jumps from 250,274 miles at the March 2022 test to 268,467 miles by March 2023, then to 272,979 by March 2024, confirming steady annual accumulation of around 18,000 to 22,000 miles. No long standing gaps exist, but the sparse five-entry history gives limited visibility of component condition between tests. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the high mileage and age. The clean advisories list offers no warning of corrosion or worn consumables, yet the X-Type's aluminium bonnet and steel subframes are prone to structural rust in hidden areas the MOT may miss. The twin 2024 and 2023 failures with zero recorded defects imply the previous owner attended tests without resolving minor administrative points promptly. That pattern reflects indifferent test discipline rather than neglected mechanics, but the 273,000-mile drivetrain warrants a cold-start and gearbox load check before purchase.