2018 Jaguar XF 2.0L Petrol · LR68 WWS

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a consistent trend of deferred attention regarding braking components. In the most recent test in July 2025 at 28,325 miles, the car passed despite a TPMS warning and pitted or scored front brake discs both sides. This follows a recurring pattern seen in 2024 and 2023, where the owner repeatedly allowed brake hardware to deteriorate before intervention rather than replacing components to prevent surface corrosion. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,500 miles per year. There are significant gaps in usage between August 2021 and August 2022, where the car covered only 4,590 miles in twelve months. While this low mileage suggests less wear on the engine and drivetrain, it directly explains the surface oxidation noted on the brake discs. The pitting and scoring across multiple tests are classic symptoms of a vehicle that sits for long periods, allowing moisture to corrode the iron surfaces of the friction material. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system, as the record indicates a history of reactive maintenance. The thin rear brake pads noted in 2022 and 2023 suggest that the current components may be nearing the end of their life. The TPMS light reported in 2025 requires a diagnostic check to determine if a sensor is faulty or simply requires resetting. Given the low usage and the edge wear on tyres noted in 2022, the rubber should also be inspected for flat spotting or dry rot, which frequently affects vehicles that remain stationary.