2021 Jaguar XE 2.0L Petrol · EY21 NHG

The 2021 Jaguar XE presents a generally stable mechanical condition, having passed its most recent MOT on 20 March 2026 at 28,401 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly consistent, though a recurring issue with brake disc wear and minor tyre degradation has persisted across the last two annual tests. The March 2026 test flagged both front and rear brake discs as worn, pitted, or scored, alongside a slightly damaged or perishing offside rear tyre. These were classified as advisories rather than serious structural failures, indicating the vehicle remains roadworthy but is showing early signs of consumable wear that will require monitoring. The mileage accumulation of roughly 5,680 miles per year is notably low for a five-year-old vehicle. Between the March 2024 test at 20,327 miles and the March 2025 test at 25,288 miles, the car covered approximately 4,961 miles in twelve months, followed by a further 3,113 miles in the subsequent year to March 2026. This tapering usage pattern suggests the vehicle may have been driven less frequently in recent months or has spent extended periods stationary. Low mileage can preserve certain components but equally risks brake surface corrosion, tyre perishing, and seized mechanisms from lack of use. The repeated advisory for worn and pitted brake discs across both the 2025 and 2026 tests points to a gradual deterioration rather than a sudden failure. A buyer should inspect the disc thickness, lip wear, and surface condition in person, paying close attention to whether the scoring has deepened since the last test. The rear calipers should also be checked for binding, as uneven disc wear on the rear axle can indicate a sticking caliper rather than simple friction wear. The tyre-related advisories and the 2024 failure for structural bulges on both nearside tyres suggest previous owners may have deferred basic tyre maintenance. The recurring offside rear tyre cracking or perishing noted in 2025 and again in 2026 reinforces this pattern. A thorough inspection of all four tyres, including sidewalls and inner edges, is advisable. Given the vehicle's low annual mileage, dry rot and age-related deterioration are likely contributors rather than high-mileage wear, meaning the tyres may need replacement on condition rather than tread depth alone.