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2015 Jaguar XJ 3.0L Diesel · SM15 AEL

SM15 AEL

2015 Jaguar XJ (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2015. Recorded mileage 119,885 miles. MOT expired on 30 Dec 2023.

Make & Model
JAGUAR XJ
Year / Origin
2015 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 30 Dec 2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
119,885 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 30 Dec 2023
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2015
Engine
2993cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2015 Jaguar XJ held a clean roadworthy status at its most recent test on 31 December 2022 at 119,885 miles, where the DVSA tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend stays stable across five successive annual passes from July 2018 to that date, showing zero advisories or failures. This fault-free record now sits three and a half years stale relative to today, so current condition depends on storage since the last examination. Mileage data reveals light early use then a spell of higher coverage. In July 2018 the odometer stood at 24,744 miles. By September 2020 it had climbed to 79,258 miles, a gain of over 54,000 in just over two years. The final logged test in December 2022 shows 119,885 miles, and the presented recorded mileage matches that figure exactly. The car has therefore travelled no monitored distance for more than three years, contrasting with its earlier pace of roughly 20,000 to 30,000 miles per year. Such stagnation implies extended storage or lapsed testing rather than continuous use. No historical test flagged suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, binding calipers, structural corrosion or exhaust emissions issues. Prior owners presented the car with no outstanding faults at each examination, suggesting routine upkeep rather than deferred work. A buyer must still commission a physical inspection given the long idle period. The technician should probe suspension bushes for perishing, check calipers for binding after standing, and assess structural integrity under arches and sills for hidden rust. Tyres and wiper blades count as age-sensitive consumables; rubber may require replacement regardless of tread depth.
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SM15 AEL Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/12/2022
  • 119,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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SM15 AEL MOT History

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MOT Analysis

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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2015 Jaguar Xj (SM15 AEL) between December 2022 and December 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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