2015 Jaguar XE 2.0L Diesel · J5 RDR

The 2015 Jaguar XE passed its most recent MOT on the 27th of June 2025 at 49,938 miles, but the record reveals a worsening maintenance trend concentrated at the rear axle. The tester flagged both rear brake pads wearing thin and both rear brake discs worn, pitted, or scored, alongside a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit. These are not new issues. The same rear brake pad and disc advisories appeared in every test from 2023 through 2025, indicating a persistent and unresolved braking fault that has now spanned three consecutive annual inspections. A nearside rear shock absorber with a light oil misting was also noted in June 2023, yet no follow-up advisory appeared in 2024 or 2025, leaving the current damping condition unverified. The mileage profile is notably low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,540 miles per year. The record shows a clean pass in June 2021 at 30,460 miles and again in June 2022 at 35,132 miles, representing a steady accumulation of approximately 4,670 miles over that twelve-month period. From 2022 to 2024 the annual increase slowed to around 4,500 miles per year, and between the June 2024 test at 44,399 miles and the June 2025 test at 49,938 miles the vehicle covered 5,539 miles in one year, a moderate uptick. There are no glaring gaps in the MOT sequence, with tests recorded annually from 2021 onward, suggesting consistent use rather than prolonged storage. A buyer should focus the in-person inspection on the rear braking system as the primary concern. The repeated advisories for worn pads and scored discs across three consecutive years suggest either a binding caliper, a seized handbrake mechanism, or a habitual neglect of rear brake servicing. Request evidence of any brake work completed since the June 2025 test and inspect the rear discs for deep scoring and uneven lipping. The nearside rear shock absorber's 2023 oil misting advisory warrants a close physical check for fresh weeping or damping deterioration, as unresolved fluid loss will compromise ride quality and roadholding. Given the low annual mileage, also inspect tyre age and sidewall condition, particularly the nearside front tyre flagged in 2025, since infrequent use can cause perishing long before tread depth becomes an issue.