2006 Jaguar XJ 2.7L Diesel · DE56 NPY

The 2006 Jaguar XJ presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 12 November 2025 at 70,972 miles with zero defects recorded. The previous day's failure on 11 November 2025 at 70,965 miles flagged a worn nearside rear lower shock absorber bush and front brake imbalance, both of which were rectified before the successful retest within 24 hours. This pattern suggests the previous owner addressed faults promptly rather than ignoring them. The 2024 test at 68,379 miles also passed cleanly, reinforcing a consistent record of compliance across recent years. The mileage profile is notably low for a vehicle approaching 20 years of age. Between the October 2023 test at 65,799 miles and the November 2024 test at 68,379 miles, the car covered approximately 2,580 miles over 12 months. The subsequent jump to 70,972 miles by November 2025 represents roughly 2,593 miles in the following year. Annual averages sit close to 2,600 miles, well below the typical UK figure, indicating light use. The recorded mileage has increased steadily without sudden spikes or suspicious gaps, and the service history implied by the MOT pattern suggests the car was kept in regular use rather than left standing for extended periods. The 2023 failure at 65,799 miles drew attention to the nearside headlamp aim and inner edge wear on the offside rear tyre, along with slightly discoloured rear direction indicators. The headlamp aim was corrected before the same-day pass, and the discoloured indicators did not recur in subsequent tests. Tyre wear patterns on the rear axle, particularly inner edge wear, warrant a physical inspection of the rear suspension geometry. Worn shock absorber bushes, as flagged in the November 2025 failure, point to age-related deterioration in the suspension bushes and dampers. A buyer should inspect the condition of all suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for play or weeping, and verify that the front braking system remains balanced and free from binding calipers or uneven disc wear.