2009 Jaguar XJ 2.7L Diesel · D11 KAO

The most recent MOT test on 6 May 2025 resulted in a pass at 87,259 miles with no defects recorded, so the vehicle currently holds a valid roadworthiness certificate. Since the record shows a failure on the same date followed by a pass, this pattern typically indicates a straightforward retest after an initial issue was corrected, but the absence of recorded defect lines makes it impossible to confirm what item, if any, was addressed. The overall maintenance trend across the 2023, 2024, and 2025 tests is stable, with no recurring advisories, tyre wear, or suspension faults appearing on any certificate. The mileage pattern is consistent with occasional light use rather than heavy commuting. Between the May 2023 test at 82,058 miles and the May 2024 failure at 84,686 miles, the car covered 2,628 miles in one year. Between that failure and the May 2025 pass at 87,259 miles, it covered a further 2,573 miles. Averaging roughly 5,100 miles per year across its 17-year life, this Jaguar sits well below typical annual usage. That low figure can be a double-edged sword; it suggests gentle motorway or leisure use, but it can also indicate periods of standing, which tends to accelerate perishing in rubber suspension bushes and bind brake calipers. Given the absence of any structural or mechanical flags in the MOT history, the immediate concern is basic consumable ageing rather than hidden accident damage. A buyer should still inspect the front lower suspension arm bushes and rear subframe mounts for cracking, check the brake discs for lipping and corrosion on the friction surfaces, and confirm the rear calipers slide freely. The low annual mileage will also mean the original exhaust system has endured countless cold start cycles, so checking the centre and rear silencer boxes and pipe seams for pinhole corrosion is worthwhile before purchase.