2008 Jaguar XF 2.7L Diesel · RE08 BBF
2008 Jaguar XF (2.7L, diesel). First registered 19 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 151,625 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,625 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RE08 BBF Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 151,625 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
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 XF
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
RE08 BBF Mileage History
- 23/03/201167,602 mi
- 23/03/201167,602 mi
- 28/03/201274,674 mi+7,072 mi
- 05/12/201278,029 mi+3,355 mi
- 13/11/201385,191 mi+7,162 mi
- 19/11/201492,844 mi+7,653 mi
- 16/12/201597,279 mi+4,435 mi
- 08/12/2016101,840 mi+4,561 mi
- 09/12/2016101,868 mi+28 mi
- 15/12/2017105,950 mi+4,082 mi
- 15/12/2018111,818 mi+5,868 mi
- 23/12/2019116,441 mi+4,623 mi
- 22/12/2020122,522 mi+6,081 mi
- 23/12/2021129,861 mi+7,339 mi
- 16/11/2022136,725 mi+6,864 mi
- 21/11/2022136,834 mi+109 mi
- 19/10/2023142,703 mi+5,869 mi
- 03/11/2023143,049 mi+346 mi
- 01/11/2024151,283 mi+8,234 mi
- 08/11/2024151,292 mi+9 mi
- 02/10/2025151,593 mi+301 mi
- 10/10/2025151,625 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 5,774 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
RE08 BBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Jaguar Xf (RE08 BBF) between March 2011 and October 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod inner ball joint (5.”; “Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod inner ball joint (5.3”.
Common Problems: JAGUAR XF
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Sticking Rotary Gear Selector(Moderate)
The gear selector may refuse to rise or become stuck in "Park" due to solder joint failure on the PCB.
- Rear Differential Contamination & Whine(Serious)
Early XF models (up to 2009) were sent from the factory with contaminated differential oil, causing excessive wear to the pinion gear. This leads to the rear drive shafts moving around and damaging the diff seals, producing a distinctive whine or groaning sound.
- Boot Loom Wiring Failure(Moderate)
The wiring loom running into the boot flexes every time the boot is opened and closed, eventually causing the wires to fatigue and break. This disables the rear camera, boot lights, number plate lights and sometimes the rear sensors.
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- Sticking Rotary Gear SelectorModerate
The gear selector may refuse to rise or become stuck in "Park" due to solder joint failure on the PCB.
- Rear Differential Contamination & WhineSerious
Early XF models (up to 2009) were sent from the factory with contaminated differential oil, causing excessive wear to the pinion gear. This leads to the rear drive shafts moving around and damaging the diff seals, producing a distinctive whine or groaning sound.
- Boot Loom Wiring FailureModerate
The wiring loom running into the boot flexes every time the boot is opened and closed, eventually causing the wires to fatigue and break. This disables the rear camera, boot lights, number plate lights and sometimes the rear sensors.
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