2018 Jaguar E-Pace 2.0L Diesel · SD18 VLX
2018 Jaguar E-Pace (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23/05/2018. Recorded mileage 87,716 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR E-PACE
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,716 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1999cc
SD18 VLX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2025
- 87,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar E-Pace
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
SD18 VLX Mileage History
- 19/08/202240,685 mi
- 11/08/202356,723 mi+16,038 mi
- 16/08/202473,435 mi+16,712 mi
- 15/08/202587,716 mi+14,281 mi
Average of roughly 15,734 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SD18 VLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Jaguar E-Pace (SD18 VLX) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: JAGUAR E-PACE
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- AdBlue System Faults(Moderate)
Sensor failures or crystallization in the AdBlue tank can lead to a "No Start" countdown.
- Timing Chain Failure (2.0d Ingenium)(Serious)
The 2.0 diesel Ingenium engine used in the E-Pace is prone to timing chain stretch and failure. The root cause is oil dilution from incomplete DPF regenerations and insufficient oil changes, combined with weak chain guides. If the chain snaps, it destroys the engine by allowing pistons to hit valves.
- 9-Speed Gearbox Harsh Shifting(Moderate)
The ZF 9HP 9-speed automatic transmission exhibits harsh shifts, gear hunting on hills, and hesitant downshifts. The software struggles with the closely-spaced gear ratios, particularly in low-speed urban driving and during cold operation. A TCM software update significantly improves shift quality.
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