2013 Jaguar XJ 3.0L Diesel · SES 161
2013 Jaguar XJ (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28/06/2013. Recorded mileage 51,758 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,758 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2013
- Engine
- 2993cc
SES 161 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2025
- 51,758 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 XJ (X350/X351)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
SES 161 Mileage History
- 23/05/202243,280 mi
- 30/05/202344,574 mi+1,294 mi
- 30/05/202446,114 mi+1,540 mi
- 22/05/202551,758 mi+5,644 mi
Average of roughly 2,828 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SES 161 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 2013 Jaguar Xj (SES 161) between May 2022 and May 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 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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