2013 Jaguar XJ 3.0L Diesel · AR08 SDR
2013 Jaguar XJ (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31/07/2013. Recorded mileage 94,325 miles. MOT valid until 08/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Norwich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,325 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
AR08 SDR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 94,325 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
AR08 SDR Mileage History
- 18/01/202476,467 mi
- 19/01/202476,470 mi+3 mi
- 16/01/202585,841 mi+9,371 mi
- 16/01/202585,841 mi
- 30/01/202694,325 mi+8,484 mi
Average of roughly 8,780 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AR08 SDR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Jaguar Xj (AR08 SDR) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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