2013 Jaguar XJ 3.0L Diesel · LS13 NXO

The most recent MOT on 2026-03-13 showed the vehicle passed with several minor issues, including a damaged windscreen, cracked rear light, deteriorated exhaust joints, and worn brake discs. Suspension components like the nearside and offside front control arm bushes were noted as worn but not causing excessive movement. Steering linkage play and minor brake disc scoring were also recorded. These issues align with recurring patterns seen in earlier MOTs. The prior MOT on 2026-03-10 resulted in a failure, with non-conforming registration plates, low headlamp aim, and a rough front wheel bearing with play. Suspension arm bush wear, brake disc scoring, and exhaust joint deterioration were repeated. While some issues like the wheel bearing were not mentioned in the subsequent pass, others—such as brake disc wear and suspension component degradation—persisted, suggesting ongoing mechanical strain. Over the past three years, the vehicle has shown consistent problems with suspension bushes, brake discs, and exhaust systems. Corrosion in subframes and shock absorber leaks also appeared in earlier tests. These issues indicate gradual wear rather than sudden deterioration, with no clear evidence of improvement.