2009 Jaguar XJ 2.7L Diesel · AM58 LWY

The overall maintenance trend for this 2009 Jaguar XJ is stable and currently improving, culminating in a clean pass at the most recent test on 7 March 2024 at 100,335 miles. The vehicle has secured clear passes for two consecutive years, demonstrating a solid turnaround after a brief failure exactly two years prior. Back on 8 March 2022 at 93,736 miles, the car failed solely for insufficient windscreen washer fluid, a minor consumable oversight rectified immediately on the same day to achieve a pass. This recent run of defect-free results indicates attentive upkeep. Mileage progression across the recorded timeline aligns with a low-usage profile for a seventeen-year-old vehicle. Averaging roughly 5,900 miles annually, the Jaguar has covered just 9,599 miles in the three years between March 2021 and March 2024. The increments are consistent and gradual, recording 2,752 miles between 2021 and 2022, 3,440 miles the following year, and 3,159 miles up to the 2024 test. This rules out any rapid mileage accumulation or unexplained gaps in the data, though the low annual mileage can sometimes suggest periods of standing, which brings its own set of mechanical considerations regarding seals and braking components. The only mechanical wear flagged in the recent history appeared on 8 March 2021 at 90,984 miles, where the tester noted worn nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes. While these front bushes were only advisory items at the time and did not trigger a failure for excessive movement, suspension bushes on the XJ platform are known to degrade and affect alignment. Given that they were already flagged as worn five years and approximately 9,000 miles ago, a buyer must treat their replacement as a near-term requirement. The front suspension arms and their rubber elements require a thorough physical inspection on a ramp to check for cracking or excessive play. Beyond the front subframe bushes, the low mileage pattern warrants close scrutiny of the braking system. Vehicles covering short distances infrequently often suffer from surface corrosion on brake discs and sticky caliper pistons. Inspect the brake discs for lip build-up and deep pitting, and ensure the calipers retract freely without binding. Check the exhaust for surface rust and structural integrity, as condensation from short journeys accelerates undercarriage corrosion.