2007 Jaguar XKR 4.2L Petrol · BJ07 LHM

The vehicle currently maintains a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by a clean pass on 7 November 2025 at 105,245 miles. The most recent three tests from 2023 to 2025 show no defects or advisories, suggesting the car is currently in a well-maintained state. This follows a period of more frequent minor failures and advisories, indicating a recent improvement in the quality of upkeep. The mileage is low for a nineteen year old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,539 miles per year. A significant plateau in usage occurred between November 2022 and October 2024, where the odometer only moved from 101,666 to 102,073 miles. This suggests the car spent long periods stationary, which can often lead to perished rubber components or seized calipers, though the recent clean MOTs suggest these risks have been managed. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the rear suspension and chassis. In November 2022, the tester flagged several severely deteriorated dust covers on the rear anti-roll bar and suspension rod ball joints, alongside play in the nearside rear inner suspension arm ball joint. While these did not reappear in later tests, the nature of these failures suggests age-related degradation of the rubber bushings and joints. The braking system also warrants a check. The 2016 test noted thin front brake pads, and the 2013 test recorded a rubbing back plate on the nearside front disc. Given the low annual mileage and the periods of inactivity, checking for brake disc corrosion or binding calipers is advisable to ensure the system remains fully operational.