2020 Jaguar XJ 3.0L Diesel · CF20 EXP

The Jaguar XJ presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean pass on 1 April 2026 at 50,810 miles with zero defects recorded. This outcome is particularly significant given the vehicle failed its previous test just 24 hours earlier on 31 March 2026 at 50,795 miles. The failure was strictly limited to both rear tyres falling below the legal 1.6mm tread depth threshold. The fact that this was rectified and a fresh pass achieved the following day demonstrates a prompt and effective response to the defect. No corrosion, structural integrity concerns, suspension faults, or braking system defects appear in the current record. The mileage accumulation of 50,810 miles over approximately six years translates to a typical annual average of roughly 8,468 miles. The progression between tests is consistent and well-documented, moving from 17,703 miles in June 2023 to 22,547 miles in April 2024, then to 35,971 miles in March 2025, and finally to 50,810 miles in early 2026. The acceleration in annual mileage during the most recent period, approximately 14,839 miles in just under twelve months, suggests the vehicle has transitioned from lighter use to more regular driving. There are no suspicious gaps or anomalies in the odometer readings, and the record shows no evidence of clocking or extended periods of inactivity. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should pay particular attention to the condition of the rear tyres and the overall braking system. The 2023 test at 17,703 miles flagged rear brake pads wearing thin, and while subsequent tests recorded no further braking defects, the relatively high mileage accumulation since then warrants a physical check of rear brake pad thickness, disc condition, and caliper operation. Suspension bushes and coil springs should also be examined given the vehicle's age and the increased annual mileage in recent use. The nearside and offside rear tyres were replaced or renewed between the 31 March failure and the 1 April pass, so verifying the brand, date codes, and tread depth of all four tyres will confirm whether a full set was fitted or only the rears were addressed.