2015 Jaguar XE 2.0L Diesel · DH65 FEV

The 2015 Jaguar XE presents a stable and improving maintenance trend. The most recent test on 11 March 2026 at 96,818 miles passed with zero defects, a clean sweep that mirrors the outcome of the April 2025 test at 96,128 miles. This back-to-back defect-free record suggests the previous owner addressed the tyre wear noted in 2024 and has since kept the vehicle in sound mechanical order. The trajectory is clearly resolving, not worsening. Mileage accumulation tells a story of two distinct phases. Between March 2022 at 68,064 miles and April 2024 at 87,005 miles, the car covered roughly 18,941 miles in just over two years, averaging around 9,500 miles annually. Then the pace dropped sharply. From April 2024 to March 2026, only 9,813 miles were added across nearly two full years. That sudden reduction could indicate lighter use, a change in ownership, or extended periods of standing. The overall lifetime average of approximately 8,802 miles per year remains typical for an eleven-year-old executive saloon, but the recent low-mileage stretch means age-related deterioration, such as perished rubber bushes, dried seals, and surface corrosion, may now be a bigger concern than mechanical wear from use. The only defect in the entire history appeared in the April 2024 test at 87,005 miles, when rear tyre tread was worn close to the legal limit and both sides showed edge wear. Edge wear typically points to misaligned tracking or underinflation rather than simple neglect, yet the issue was clearly rectified before the next test. A buyer should still inspect the rear suspension geometry and wheel alignment settings, paying close attention to the condition of rear suspension bushes and any uneven tyre wear that might suggest the underlying cause was never fully corrected. Beyond the tyre advisory, the absence of any structural, braking, or exhaust defects across six consecutive tests is encouraging. Still, a physical inspection should focus on the underside for corrosion, particularly around subframes, brake lines, and exhaust mounting points, as these can deteriorate quietly on a car that has spent recent months sitting. Brake discs and pads should be checked for surface rust and binding, and the condition of all rubber hoses and seals should be verified given the vehicle's age and reduced recent mileage.