2018 Jaguar XE 2.0L Diesel · AV18 HDN

The Jaguar XE holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 29 May 2026 at 118,141 miles, so the most recent test is only twenty days old. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but punctuated by recurring minor defects rather than escalating mechanical failure. The May 2026 pass carried three advisories: an oil leak assessed as not excessive, a slightly distorted nearside rear inner road wheel, and a cut on the inner sidewall of the nearside rear tyre that had not yet exposed cords. None of these are immediate fail items, yet they signal that the car is not being kept in meticulous condition. The previous clean pass in May 2025 at 111,786 miles shows the vehicle can pass without defects, but the re-emergence of advisories within a twelve-month cycle suggests cosmetic and consumable upkeep is reactive rather than preventative. Mileage accumulation is high for an eight-year-old executive saloon. Between the May 2025 test at 111,786 miles and the May 2026 test at 118,141 miles, the car covered 6,355 miles in a single year, which is below the 14,768 miles per year average calculated over its life. That lower recent annual distance, following a history of heavier use, may indicate a change of owner or a shift to shorter journeys. The record shows no significant gaps in testing continuity, with certificates filed annually from 2024 through 2026, so there is no evidence of long-term SORN or storage. The 2024 test at 103,701 miles included a retest on the same day after a failure for an inoperative engine MIL and two rear tyres worn to the legal limit, plus a nail in the offside rear tyre. That combination points to a period of neglected basic maintenance, though the subsequent clean pass in 2025 suggests the issues were addressed at that time. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on three areas. First, the nearside rear wheel and tyre: the distorted rim and sidewall cut flagged in May 2026 could indicate kerb impact or a pothole strike, so check for uneven tyre wear, sidewall bulges, and whether the wheel requires balancing or replacement. Second, the oil leak advisory, even though deemed minor, warrants a close look at the engine underside and around the sump, cam cover gaskets, and oil cooler seals to establish whether the seep is fresh or longstanding. Third, the braking system: the 2025 failure for a missing brake pedal anti-slip provision and a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system suggests at least one episode of poor attention to safety-critical components. Inspect the pedal rubbers, TPMS sensors, and ensure the dashboard warning lights cycle correctly on ignition. The repeated rear tyre wear and puncture history also makes it worth checking suspension alignment and rear suspension bushes, as uneven wear on a driven rear axle can point to worn tracking or deteriorated trailing arm bushes.