2008 Jaguar XF 2.7L Diesel · FH08 KVT

The Jaguar XF presents a current roadworthy status following the March 2026 test at 288,422 miles, where the vehicle passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the three most recent annual examinations. The March 2024 pass at 269,220 miles, the March 2025 pass at 277,548 miles, and the March 2026 pass at 288,422 miles show a clean advisory and failure-free record on each occasion the car secured a certificate. The recorded mileage of 288,422 against an 18-year-old 2008 model equates to roughly 16,023 miles per year, marking this as a high-use executive saloon with sustained annual accumulation. The DVSA log shows consistent yearly increments of around 8,000 to 11,000 miles between March 2024 and March 2026, with no standing gaps or sudden jumps. The data is sparse on faults, as each pass carries no defects and the two failed entries from March 2025 and March 2026 list no recorded defects, implying administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical rejection. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc wear given the high lifetime mileage and age. The absence of advisories across the record does not preclude latent corrosion on structural members or exhausted consumables masked by a clean test lane. The repeated same-day fail-and-pass pairs at 277,548 and 288,422 miles suggest the previous keepers used the MOT bay for rechecks rather than deferring repairs, though no specific component was flagged. Given the 18-year span and 288,422 miles, expect degraded rubber mountings and possible exhaust emissions drift on the 2.7 or 3.0 diesel variants under load. The record implies basic statutory testing was met, but offers no evidence of proactive drivetrain care beyond the minimum.