2014 Jaguar XJ 3.0L Diesel · OU14 YNZ

The Jaguar XJ presents a stable and currently sound roadworthiness trend, culminating in a clean pass at the most recent test on 26 February 2026 at 56,659 miles. The history shows no major mechanical failures or dangerous structural defects across the recorded lifespan. Advisory entries remain confined to minor consumable wear items, indicating that previous owners maintained the vehicle to an acceptable standard rather than neglecting escalating faults. Mileage progression aligns with a low-use profile for this twelve-year-old luxury saloon. The car covered roughly 4,700 miles annually between February 2022 and February 2026, with no sudden spikes or unexplained gaps in the timeline. A brief period of minimal use occurred between the 2022 test at 37,996 miles and the 2023 test at 38,935 miles, suggesting the vehicle was laid up or used very sparingly over that twelve-month window. Since early 2023, usage increased to a more typical 5,000 to 6,000 miles per year, though overall wear on major drivetrain components remains low for the age of the vehicle. Recurring tyre advisories dominate the maintenance record, flagging a specific pattern of wear. In March 2024 at 45,548 miles, the tester noted both rear tyres worn close to legal limits and worn on the edge, while the March 2025 test at 51,598 miles flagged the offside front tyre for identical edge wear. Edge wear strongly suggests tracking or suspension geometry issues, or historically under-inflated tyres, rather than standard centre-tread wear from high motorway mileage. A buyer must physically inspect the current tyre set for similar edge wear patterns and verify the steering alignment. The 2023 advisory for a rear oil leak, though deemed not excessive at 38,935 miles, warrants close inspection underneath the vehicle for active seepage from the differential or rear transmission seals, given the propensity of standing seals to degrade on low-mileage Jaguars.