2013 Jaguar XJ 5.0L Petrol · R5 MTP
2013 Jaguar XJ (5.0L, petrol). First registered 26/06/2013. Recorded mileage 59,787 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,787 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2013
- Engine
- 5000cc
R5 MTP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2025
- 59,787 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar XJ (X350/X351)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
R5 MTP Mileage History
- 25/05/202251,651 mi
- 25/05/202354,934 mi+3,283 mi
- 26/05/202354,940 mi+6 mi
- 23/05/202456,939 mi+1,999 mi
- 23/05/202559,787 mi+2,848 mi
Average of roughly 2,716 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R5 MTP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Jaguar Xj (R5 MTP) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: JAGUAR XJ
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Air Suspension Failure(Serious)
Air struts leak or the compressor fails to reach pressure, leaving the car "slammed" on its bump stops.
- Timing Chain Tensioner Wear (5.0 V8)(Serious)
Early 5.0 V8 and 3.0 supercharged V6 engines have a design flaw where the timing chain tensioner piston wears through the aluminium-backed guide over time. This causes the chain to stretch and eventually jump, which can destroy the engine. The issue is most critical on pre-2013 cars.
- Door Lock & Window Regulator Failures(Moderate)
The door lock actuators and window regulators are common failure points on the X350. Lock failures can leave doors stuck in the double-locked position, while window regulators fail with the cable-driven mechanism snapping or the motor burning out.
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