2015 Jaguar XE 3.0L Petrol · LV65 LUZ

The Jaguar XE presents a clean bill of health on paper. The most recent MOT, conducted on 27 October 2025 at 62,580 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. Looking back through the history, the maintenance trend is entirely stable. Every single test from June 2023 through October 2025 has resulted in a pass, with no advisories or failures noted during that period. The one entry for 1 July 2024 showing a failure appears to be a data anomaly, as the record explicitly states no defects were recorded for that submission, and a retest on the same day at the same mileage passed cleanly. The mileage accumulation tells a story of very light use. Covering roughly 5,689 miles per year over eleven years, this is well below the UK average. The vehicle sat completely stationary between the October 2025 test and today, 18 June 2026, showing zero additional mileage. Prior to that, usage was consistent but sparse, climbing from 58,159 miles in July 2025 to 62,580 miles by late October 2025, then going dormant. A gap exists between July 2024 and July 2025 where the car added approximately 6,556 miles, which is modest but represents the most active twelve-month window in the record. Despite the spotless MOT history, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vehicles that stand for extended periods can develop flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, and degraded rubber bushes or seals that MOT tests may not fully expose. The suspension components, including coil springs and anti-roll bar links, deserve close scrutiny given the car's age, even if mileage is low. Brake discs and pads should be examined for surface corrosion from prolonged standing. The exhaust system and underbody should be checked for any signs of corrosion or structural deterioration, particularly around mounting points and welded joints. Tyre age is critical here; even with deep tread, rubber older than six years can pose a genuine safety risk and may not have been flagged during testing.