2010 Jaguar XF 3.0L Diesel · PO60 YBH

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding mechanical wear and suspension-related components. The most recent test in June 2025 at 144,313 miles flagged an oil leak, pitted and scored rear brake discs, and thin offside rear brake pads. While the car passed, the presence of these multiple wear-related advisories suggests that the vehicle is entering a phase where component-level degradation requires proactive attention rather than just reactive adjustments. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a 16-year-old Jaguar, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. There is a notable jump in usage between June 2022 and June 2023, where the car covered 39,443 miles in a single year. This period of heavy use correlates with the appearance of recurring suspension faults that were not present during the 2021 test at 67,514 miles. This high-intensity driving interval likely explains the accelerated degradation of rubber bushes and ball joints seen in the later records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front and rear suspension geometry. The record shows a persistent history of worn bushes and ball joints, specifically noting the nearside rear upper suspension arm in 2022 and the offside front outer suspension arm in 2024. The buyer should also check for play in the anti-roll bar ball joints, which caused a failure in 2023. Furthermore, the oil leak noted in 2025 requires close monitoring to determine if it is a minor seal failure or a more significant engine-related issue that could impact long-term reliability.