2013 Jaguar XJ 3.0L Diesel · SB62 XSW
2013 Jaguar XJ (3.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Jan 2013. Recorded mileage 168,386 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,386 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SB62 XSW Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2023
- 168,386 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
SB62 XSW Mileage History
- 26/01/201635,279 mi
- 25/01/201757,905 mi+22,626 mi
- 25/01/201882,591 mi+24,686 mi
- 06/02/201990,499 mi+7,908 mi
- 24/01/2020116,648 mi+26,149 mi
- 06/01/2021137,213 mi+20,565 mi
- 09/05/2022156,701 mi+19,488 mi
- 16/09/2022156,790 mi+89 mi
- 13/10/2023168,380 mi+11,590 mi
- 20/10/2023168,386 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 17,216 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
SB62 XSW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Jaguar Xj (SB62 XSW) between January 2016 and October 2023.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
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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- Air Suspension FailureSerious
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 FailuresModerate
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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