2007 Jaguar XJ 4.2L Petrol · S66 VAR

Based on the official DVSA MOT records, the 2007 Jaguar XJ presents a stable and reassuring mechanical profile. The most recent test, conducted on 4 September 2025 at 94,910 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean sheet extends back through every available entry in the history, with the previous four tests in October 2023, November 2022, November 2021, and October 2020 all passing without advisories or failures. The maintenance trend is clearly stable, indicating consistent upkeep across multiple ownership cycles with no recurring faults or emerging deterioration patterns flagged by any tester over the past six years. The mileage pattern tells a story of exceptionally low use. At roughly 19 years old with 94,910 recorded miles, the annual average sits at approximately 4,995 miles. The intervals between tests reinforce this. Between October 2023 at 94,898 miles and September 2025 at 94,910 miles, the vehicle covered just 12 miles over nearly two full years. A similar pattern appears between November 2022 at 94,733 miles and October 2023 at 94,898 miles, accumulating only 165 miles in 11 months. This is a vehicle that has spent extended periods stationary, which carries its own mechanical implications distinct from high-mileage wear. Prolonged standing is the primary concern a buyer should address in person. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and damper seals degrade through age and inactivity as much as through use, so inspect for perishing, cracking, or weeping fluid at each corner. Brake calipers can seize and discs can surface-corrode when a car sits for long stretches; check for uneven pad wear, binding, or scored disc faces. Tyres may show flat-spotting or sidewall crazing from age rather than tread wear, so verify the date codes on all four corners and the spare. Fuel system condition also warrants attention, as stale fuel can cause running issues or clog injectors after extended dormancy. Despite these standing-related risks, the complete absence of any MOT advisories or failures across five consecutive tests is a strong indicator of careful ownership and proactive maintenance. A thorough test drive at varying speeds, combined with a close underbody inspection for structural corrosion common on older XJ models, will confirm whether the clean paperwork translates to the physical condition of this particular car.