2015 Jaguar XE 2.0L Diesel · OV65 LHP

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a consistent pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in August 2025 at 79,897 miles passed despite several defects including a missing nearside registration plate lamp and worn tyres on the lower axle. The presence of low rear brake pads during this same test suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical components once they approach the point of failure rather than during scheduled service intervals. At 79,897 miles over eleven years, the Jaguar has averaged approximately 7,260 miles per year, which aligns with typical light usage for a premium executive saloon. The mileage accumulation is steady, showing intervals of roughly 6,000 to 7,000 miles between annual tests. This consistent usage pattern suggests the vehicle has not sat for long periods, which is generally beneficial for preventing seal degradation and fluid breakdown, though the low annual mileage does not exempt the car from age-related wear of rubber components like suspension bushes and de-related corrosion. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension geometry, as the record repeatedly flags tyres worn on the edges in 2021, 2023, and 2025. This recurring issue indicates a persistent misalignment or worn control arm bushes and joints that have not been properly rectified. Given the report of low rear brake pads in 2025, a thorough check of the brake rotor thickness and caliper condition is necessary to ensure no uneven binding or excessive wear has occurred. The vehicle should be inspected for structural integrity on the undercarriage, although the MOT history has not flagged any structural failures to date.