2007 Jaguar XKR 4.2L Petrol · FN07 WNZ

The Jaguar XKR passed its most recent MOT on 12 June 2026 at 112,499 miles, leaving it roadworthy with a one-month-old certificate. The maintenance trend is worsening rather than stable. The June 2026 test flagged all four brake discs as worn, pitted or scored, both rear brake pad sets wearing thin, severe deterioration of both rear suspension rod ball joint dust covers, and corrosion on both rear coil springs. These faults build on earlier advisories and show creeping mechanical neglect across the running gear. Recorded mileage sits at 112,499 against a 2007 build, an average of roughly 5,921 miles per year. The car covered only 2,370 miles between the June 2023 and June 2024 tests, and just 1,663 miles in the year to June 2025. Low annual use suggests long standing periods, which accelerates corrosion on suspension components. The June 2023 failure at 106,129 miles, rectified by a pass seven days later at 106,191 miles, confirms the owner addressed the worst defects only under test pressure. A buyer should inspect the full brake system in person. The tester noted pitting on all discs for three consecutive years from 2024 to 2026, and rear pads now wear thin. Rear coil springs show corrosion every year since the 2023 failure, with dust covers on the suspension rod ball joints severely degraded in 2026. The 2023 failure also recorded an excessively worn rear shock absorber bush. Verify structural integrity around the spring seats and rear suspension mounts for hidden rust. Confirm the shock absorbers were replaced after June 2023. The pattern of repeated corrosion advisories points to inadequate underbody care from previous owners, not simple consumable wear.