2018 Jaguar XJ 3.0L Diesel · LB18 UBF
2018 Jaguar XJ (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 182,577 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,577 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB18 UBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 182,577 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB18 UBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Jaguar Xj (LB18 UBF) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Rear Seat belt missing buckle missing (7.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
LB18 UBF Mileage History
- 17/08/2023116,108 mi
- 23/07/2024150,725 mi+34,617 mi
- 18/06/2025180,516 mi+29,791 mi
- 24/07/2026182,520 mi+2,004 mi
- 31/07/2026182,577 mi+57 mi
Average of roughly 22,501 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar XJ (X350/X351)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Common Problems: JAGUAR XJ
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- Air Suspension Failure(Serious)
Air struts leak or the compressor fails to reach pressure, leaving the car "slammed" on its bump stops.
- Door Lock & Window Regulator Failures(Moderate)
The door lock actuators and window regulators are common failure points on the X350. Lock failures can leave doors stuck in the double-locked position, while window regulators fail with the cable-driven mechanism snapping or the motor burning out.
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- Air Suspension FailureSerious
Air struts leak or the compressor fails to reach pressure, leaving the car "slammed" on its bump stops.
- Door Lock & Window Regulator FailuresModerate
The door lock actuators and window regulators are common failure points on the X350. Lock failures can leave doors stuck in the double-locked position, while window regulators fail with the cable-driven mechanism snapping or the motor burning out.
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