2002 Jaguar XJ Executive Auto 3.2L Other · J44 HMM

The Jaguar failed its most recent MOT on 5 October 2025 at 97,545 miles, leaving it currently unroadworthy with no advisories or defects logged by the tester. The maintenance trend cannot be called stable or worsening on evidence, as the prior test on 14 September 2024 passed cleanly at 97,329 miles. A failure with no recorded defects suggests an administrative or unclassified fault rather than a documented mechanical defect, but the car remains off the road until rectified. The recorded mileage shows remarkably low use for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,064 miles per year. Between the September 2024 and October 2025 tests the odometer advanced only 216 miles, confirming the car sat largely idle. Such standing time on a 2002 XJ commonly allows brake calipers to seize, tyres to develop flat spots, and fluid systems to degrade despite low wear on drivetrain components. A buyer must inspect the vehicle in person to establish why the 2025 test failed with no defects noted, as DVSA systems sometimes omit minor categories. Given the age and low mileage, examine suspension bushes, front coil springs, and subframe corrosion for moisture-related deterioration. Check brake discs for rust pitting and confirm the rear calipers are not binding after the long stationary period. The clean 2024 pass gives some reassurance on structural integrity and emissions at that point, but the sparse two-entry history offers little insight into ongoing care. Verify the current failure is cleared with a fresh test before purchase, and budget for fluid changes and rubber component renewal typical of an aged low-mileage saloon.