2010 Jaguar XF 3.0L Diesel · LS60 WTK

A clean bill of health has accompanied this Jaguar XF through five consecutive MOT tests, with no advisories, failures, or component defects recorded from 2021 through to its most recent pass on 21 October 2025. While a defect-free DVLA history is encouraging on the surface, the complete absence of even minor advisories across this entire window is somewhat unusual for a sixteen-year-old premium vehicle and can indicate either meticulous pre-test preparation or a history of very light, gentle use. Either way, the absence of recorded wear on items such as brake components, suspension linkages, tyres, and underbody corrosion points suggests the car has not been exposed to the sort of sustained mechanical stress that typically produces advisory entries. With 91,669 miles recorded over roughly sixteen years, this XF has averaged around 5,700 miles annually, which is notably low for any vehicle of this age and particularly for a luxury saloon of this class. There are no extended gaps in the MOT testing record, so the low mileage figure cannot be easily dismissed as the result of a long off-road lay-up followed by minimal recent use. Mechanically, this kind of usage profile tends to preserve major drivetrain components and reduce wear on the engine internals, clutch, and gearbox, but it can also bring its own concerns. Standing periods and short journeys can encourage moisture accumulation in the engine oil, flat spots in tyres, and stiffening of rubber components, while corrosion protection on underbody parts may be compromised by infrequent washing of salt and grime from the chassis. Given that the MOT history provides no specific components to investigate, a prospective buyer should pay close attention during a thorough inspection and test drive to areas that commonly affect the XF platform at this age and mileage band. On the road, listen for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly indicative of worn lower wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, or top mount deterioration, and feel for any vagueness or wandering from the steering that could point to tired track rod ends or a failing electric power steering rack. Under braking, watch for any pulling to one side, vibration through the pedal, or a binding sensation from the calipers after release, as XF braking systems can suffer from seized caliper slides and warped or corroded discs given the vehicle's age. A careful fluid and underbody check is equally worthwhile, including inspection for any oil misting or seepage around the inlet manifold, timing chain area, and rear differential or driveshaft seals, all of which are known weak points on earlier XF variants. Examine the entire underbody, sills, and rear subframe mounting points for any bubbling or perforation corrosion, as chassis corrosion is a common advisories trigger on these vehicles even when not yet at failure level. Finally, verify that all electronic systems function correctly, including the rotary gear selector, which is known to fail on the XF by failing to rise from the fascia, as well as the infotainment screen, climate control, and electric seat memory functions, as these electrical gremlins are far more typical concerns on this model than the mechanical wear items usually captured during MOT testing.