2011 Jaguar XJ 3.0L Diesel · OU61 WLF

This 2011 Jaguar XJ presents a stable and largely reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean MOT pass on 1 May 2026 at 97,932 miles with zero defects recorded. That clean sheet is significant because it follows a minor advisory noted just two years prior, suggesting the previous keeper addressed the flagged item promptly rather than allowing a fault to persist or worsen. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a fifteen-year-old luxury saloon. Between the August 2022 test at 78,644 miles and the May 2026 test at 97,932 miles, the car covered roughly 19,288 miles across nearly four years, averaging around 4,800 miles annually in that window. Earlier years show slightly higher use, with about 7,252 miles added between August 2022 and August 2023, tapering to just 1,697 miles between June 2024 and May 2025. The recent slowdown in mileage accumulation could indicate lighter use or periods of reduced driving, which generally benefits a car of this age by limiting wear on drivetrain and suspension components, though prolonged sitting can introduce its own concerns around seized brakes and perished rubber. The sole advisory in the entire history appeared in the June 2024 test at 89,974 miles, when the tester flagged a rear brake disc as worn, though not excessively. That advisory, combined with the reference to an under-sill or under-body inspection notation in the same entry, warrants a close physical check of the rear braking system and underside structure. A prospective buyer should inspect the rear brake discs and pads for uneven wear or lipping, examine the rear suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration, and thoroughly assess the sills, subframes, and exhaust system for corrosion. Given the car's age and the clean pass recorded in May 2026, any surface rust should be evaluated for depth rather than dismissed as cosmetic. Tyre condition and age also deserve attention, as older rubber can harden and crack regardless of remaining tread depth.