2002 Jaguar XJR 4.0L Petrol · DC02 CUE

The Jaguar XJR passed its most recent MOT on 22 January 2026 at 127,729 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a currently stable roadworthiness status. The maintenance trend appears resolving after a single failure on 2 December 2025 at 127,728 miles, where the tester issued no defects yet rejected the vehicle, a pattern consistent with administrative or non-mechanical refusal rather than escalating wear. At roughly 24 years old, the car shows 127,729 miles, an average of about 5,322 miles per year, which is low for its age and suggests extended periods of light use or storage. The record supplies only two entries six weeks apart covering one mile of accrual, so no rapid accumulation or notable gaps between tests can be established from the data. The sparse history offers little insight into long-term consumable replacement cycles. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion on sills, subframes, and suspension mounts, as low-mileage 2002 saloons often conceal moisture-related degradation beneath clean test sheets. The supercharged V8 drivetrain and self-levelling rear suspension demand scrutiny for fluid leaks, worn bushes, and failing air springs not captured by a defect-free pass. Given the December 2025 failure with zero recorded defects, verify the refusal reason with DVSA before purchase to rule out outstanding plate or identification issues. Otherwise, the January 2026 certificate leaves the XJR mechanically clear on paper as of six months before today's date.