2003 Jaguar XKR 4.2L Petrol · LS53 YWY

The vehicle holds a valid roadworthiness status following a clean pass on 1 December 2025 at 60,289 miles. As of June 2026, this certificate remains current with roughly six months of validity remaining. The mechanical trend appears stable and improving, as the most recent two inspections recorded zero defects after a sequence of suspension-related advisories, indicating the car currently meets all statutory standards for structural integrity and emissions. Mileage accumulation is remarkably low for a 23-year-old vehicle, averaging just 2,621 miles per year. Records show consistent annual usage between November 2021 and December 2025, covering only approximately 3,100 miles across that four-year span. This limited mileage suggests the car has seen light duty or potentially extended periods in storage, a condition that often places different stresses on rubber components and fluids compared to high daily usage. Buyers should focus a physical inspection on the rear suspension assembly, where testers previously identified wear. The November 2021 and November 2022 tests specifically noted worn lower suspension arm pins and bushes on both sides, while the November 2023 inspection logged slight play in the rear hub assemblies. The clearance of these issues in the 2024 and 2025 tests indicates that repair work likely occurred, so verifying the quality of any replacement bushes or bearings is essential to ensure the rear axle geometry remains sound.