2004 Jaguar XJ 3.0L Petrol · T1 MXJ

The vehicle remains in a roadworthy condition, showing a stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 29 September 2025 at 177,366 miles resulted in zero defects, indicating an improvement over the previous two testing cycles. This suggests that the mechanical issues identified in earlier tests have either been addressed or remained at a level that does not trigger a failure under current conditions. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 22-year-old luxury saloon, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per annum. Between September 2021 and September 2025, the car covered 10,810 miles, showing a steady rate of use rather than long periods of stagnation or heavy over-accumulation. The 3,676 miles recorded between the 2024 and 2025 tests reflects a regular driving schedule, which is generally beneficial for maintaining the integrity of seals and mechanical components that suffer when a vehicle sits stationary. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the recurring oil leak noted in the 2023 and 2024 tests. While the tester classified these as not excessive, the persistent nature of the fault suggests a slow-seeping gasket or oil seal that requires monitoring to prevent future degradation of rubber components. Given the age and mileage of this XJ, a thorough check of the suspension bushings and structural integrity is also necessary, as these are common points of failure on this model despite the MOT record not yet flagging them for severe corrosion or structural weakness.