2010 Jaguar XKR 5.0L Petrol · LG60 LCF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive repairs following a period of stability. The most recent test in September 2024 at 85,389 miles shows a pass only after a failure just four days prior. This suggests that the owner finally addressed significant suspension wear and tyre issues to meet the minimum legal standard. While the car passed its latest inspection, the presence of corrosion and worn rubber components indicates the vehicle is entering a phase requiring more frequent mechanical attention. The mileage profile is notably low for a sixteen-year-old Jaguar, averaging approximately 5,337 miles per year. While low mileage generally preserves mechanical components on the drivetrain, there is a significant gap in records between December 2021 and May 2023, where the car covered only 13,839 miles in over seventeen months. This intermittent use often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and accelerated corrosion, which aligns with the structural failures seen in the rear suspension arm bushes and shock absorbers recorded during the September 2024 failure. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front and rear sub-frames to assess the extent of the corrosion. Although the tester noted it was not seriously weakened in 2024, structural rust on these models progresses rapidly if left untreated. Specific attention should also be paid to the rear suspension geometry; the 2024 failure highlighted multiple worn bushes in the lower arms and shock absorbers. Given the pitted brake discs and thin pads noted in 2023, the buyer should also verify that the braking system has been fully overhauled, as the low mileage often results in surface rust on discs during periods of inactivity.