2016 Jaguar XE R-Sport D Auto 2.0L Diesel · BP65 BZA

The Jaguar XE R-Sport D presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend based on the available DVSA MOT records. The most recent test, conducted on 9 September 2022 at 105,267 miles, passed with zero defects recorded, indicating the vehicle met all roadworthiness standards at that point. The preceding test on 4 January 2020 at 87,045 miles also passed cleanly with no advisories or failures. This pattern of consecutive clean passes suggests the vehicle has been maintained to a consistent standard, with no recurring mechanical or structural faults flagged by testers over the recorded period. The mileage accumulation between the two recorded tests reveals a notable gap. Over the two-year and eight-month interval between January 2020 and September 2022, the odometer increased by 18,222 miles, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year during that window. This is lower than the vehicle's overall lifetime average of roughly 10,500 miles per year, suggesting a period of lighter use or potentially extended standing during the pandemic era. The current recorded mileage of 105,267 miles remains typical for a 2016 vehicle, and the sparse but clean record provides no evidence of neglect or excessive wear during this quieter period. Despite the clean MOT history, the absence of a test since September 2022 raises a practical concern. As of June 2026, the vehicle has been without a valid MOT for nearly four years, meaning any deterioration in critical safety components has gone unmonitored by professional inspection. A buyer should arrange a thorough in-person assessment focusing on the braking system, including calipers, discs, and pads, as well as suspension bushes, coil springs, and any signs of structural corrosion beneath the vehicle. The diesel powertrain warrants particular attention to the exhaust and emissions system, including the diesel particulate filter, given the potential for clogging if the car has been standing or used predominantly for short journeys. Tyre condition and age should also be verified, as rubber degrades over time regardless of tread depth.