2004 Jaguar S-Type 2.5L Petrol · LG54 ECV

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of neglected rear suspension rubberwork. The most recent test in November 2025 at 92,043 miles flagged worn rear upper suspension arm bushes on both sides and damaged rear outer track rod end dust covers. While the vehicle continues to pass, the recurring nature of these faults across multiple years suggests that the previous owners have only performed reactive repairs rather than preventative replacement of aging components. At 22 years old, the recorded mileage of 92,043 miles represents low annual usage, averaging approximately 4,184 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage patterns with intervals of roughly 4,000 to 5,000 miles between each annual test from November 2021 to November 2025. However, low mileage on older vehicles often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and seals due to dry rot and lack of mechanical movement, which aligns with the consistent deterioration of dust covers and bushes noted throughout the five-year data set. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension geometry, as the record shows a clear history of worn bushes and ball joint dust covers dating back to at least 2021. The persistent advisory for a damaged windscreen across five consecutive tests indicates a lack of attention to minor non-safety-related defects. Furthermore, the minor oil leak noted in 2021 should be re-verified to ensure it has not worsened or affected other auxiliary components and belts since that inspection. Special attention should also be paid to the track rod ends to ensure the deteriorated dust covers have finally been replaced to prevent grit ingress into the joints.