2009 Jaguar XJ 3.0L Petrol · OU58 BVD

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance profile that shows signs of recent improvement following a period of neglected consumable upkeep. The most recent test on 18 March 2025 at 112,250 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, indicating that the previous failures regarding tyre tread and bumper security were rectified. While the 2025 pass suggests the car is currently roadworthy, the history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. The vehicle has covered 112,250 miles over its 17-year lifespan, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. This represents a typical usage pattern for a luxury saloon of this age. The mileage accumulation appears steady, with 7,849 miles recorded between the April 2024 and March 2025 tests. This consistent usage suggests the car is driven regularly enough to avoid the common issues associated with long periods of stagnation, such as seized calipers or perished rubber components, though the 2024 records show some age-related degradation was present. A prospective buyer should focus heavily on the braking system and drivetrain. The April 2024 test at 109,512 miles flagged several issues, including thin rear inner brake pads, pitted or scored rear brake discs, and a slight leak from the nearside rear drive shaft seal. Although the 2025 test passed without mentioning these, the previous presence of a seal leak warrants a physical inspection of the nearside rear wheel arch and CV boot area for signs of grease spray or persistent weeping. Tyre management also requires scrutiny. The 2024 failure involved tyres with exposed cords and perishing sidewalls, followed by a 2025 failure for a nearside rear tyre below the 1.6mm legal limit. This sequence indicates a tendency to run consumables to their absolute limit. You should check the current tread depth and sidewall integrity across all four tyres and inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs, as the recurring tyre wear patterns can sometimes stem from underlying alignment or suspension geometry issues.