2007 Jaguar X-Type 2.0L Diesel · KV57 FXT

The Jaguar X-Type presents a broadly stable roadworthiness trend, with the most recent test on 13 January 2023 at 134,009 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior to that, the vehicle failed on 22 September 2022 at 130,065 miles, though the DVSA entry lists no specific defects, which suggests an administrative or unlogged fault rather than a clear mechanical failure. The earlier pass on 13 September 2021 at 118,110 miles also carried no advisories. Across this sparse three-entry history the record shows no recurring wear items or structural concerns flagged by testers. At approximately 19 years old the car shows 134,009 recorded miles, averaging near 7,053 miles per year, which is typical for the age and points to moderate use rather than sustained standing or high-load driving. The gap between the 2021 and 2022 tests saw 11,955 miles added, then only 3,944 miles to the 2023 test, indicating a slowing annual usage pattern in the final recorded year. With just three tests logged and no advisories or recorded defects beyond the unexplained 2022 failure, the maintenance picture is thin but clean. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and the unexplained 2022 failure. The absence of corrosion or exhaust emissions advisories in the record is reassuring, yet the DVSA data alone cannot confirm structural integrity beneath sills or subframes. Verify the reason for the September 2022 failure with the prior owner or test station before purchase. Given the clean final pass and ordinary mileage, the X-Type appears mechanically sound on paper, but the sparse history leaves suspension and underbody condition unverified by the MOT trail.