2015 Jaguar XF 2.2L Diesel · MD15 NFY

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, yet the maintenance trend shows a developing issue regarding brake component longevity. The most recent test in September 2025 at 52,523 miles flagged the rear inner brake pads as wearing thin. This follows an advisory from September 2024 at 50,173 miles where the tester noted worn and pitted front inner brake discs along with thin nearside rear brake pads. While the car has passed all tests, these recurring faults indicate that the braking system is now reaching a replacement interval. The mileage profile is significantly below the national average for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,775 miles per year. The data shows consistent, low-intensity usage, with a 2,350-mile gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests and a 3,872-mile gap the year prior. This low-mile pattern suggests the car may have sat for extended periods, which can lead to dry rot in rubber components or seized caliper calipers despite the low mechanical wear. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the braking assembly to assess the extent of the corrosion on the discs. Given the history of thin pads and pitted discs at low mileage, the inspector should check for binding calipers or uneven wear caused by infrequent use. Attention should also be paid to the suspension bushes and tyres for cracking, as low-mileage luxury vehicles often suffer from age-related material degradation rather than mechanical wear and tear.