2017 Jaguar F-Pace 3.0L Diesel · RB15 BSB

A single major failure on the nearside rear shock absorber in September 2024 stands out against an otherwise unblemished DVSA record, with seven further tests over the past five years all passing cleanly. Aside from that hydraulic fluid leak, the only items recorded across the entire history are advisories for worn brake discs on both axles in August 2021 and a set of tyres nearing the legal limit in October 2020. The car returned to the test station on 1 October 2024 and passed with no defects, suggesting the suspension repair was carried out to a satisfactory level, and the most recent examination on 15 October 2025 was similarly clean with no advisories at all. That unbroken run since the shock absorber replacement, combined with the absence of any structural corrosion advisories or recurring component defects, indicates a generally stable roadworthiness picture, though the 2024 failure is the kind of suspension leak that can recur or point to broader wear on adjacent mountings and linkages. At 78,099 miles on a nine year old vehicle, the Jaguar has accumulated roughly 8,678 miles annually, which is close to the typical usage rate for a car of this age and certainly not the kind of low-mileage profile that raises immediate concerns about long standing periods or seized components. There are no unusual gaps between examinations and no evidence of rapid mileage escalation between consecutive tests, so the recorded odometer readings form a consistent pattern that allows reasonable confidence in the figure. Mechanically, an F-PACE covering this kind of mileage would be expected to show wear on consumable items including brake discs and pads, suspension bushes, and tyres, but the relatively even annual accumulation means components are likely to have been worked rather than left to deteriorate through disuse. The 2021 brake disc advisories and 2020 tyre advisory align broadly with what one would anticipate at the mileage points at which they were flagged, and the absence of any repeat advisories on the same components at subsequent tests suggests they were addressed at the time. For a prospective buyer, the priority area to investigate is the rear suspension, specifically the condition of the replacement shock absorber fitted after the 2024 failure, the opposite side unit, and the associated springs, top mounts, and lower mounting bushes. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the rear over uneven surfaces, pay particular attention to any residual bounce or oscillation after pressing down on each rear corner, and check for uneven tyre wear across the rear axle which can indicate a geometry or damping issue. It is also worth inspecting the underside for any oily residue around the shock absorber bodies and confirming that the mounting bolts appear undisturbed and properly torqued. Beyond the suspension, the 2021 advisories on both front and rear brake discs warrant a physical inspection of disc thickness, surface condition, and pad wear, as discs that were merely starting to pit at that time will have covered further mileage since and may now require replacement. On the road, feel for any vibration through the steering wheel or brake pedal under firm deceleration, which would suggest disc runout or hot spots, and listen for any grinding or squealing that could indicate worn friction material. Given the typical wear items expected at this mileage, a thorough inspection of the suspension bushes, anti-roll bar linkages, and exhaust mounting should also form part of any pre-purchase examination, along with a check for any fluid leaks from the engine, gearbox, or differential, none of which have been flagged on the MOT record to date.