2013 Jaguar XF 2.2L Diesel · V3 GDR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of structural degradation and component neglect. While it passed its MOT in July 2025 at 118,962 miles, it had failed just four days prior due to an inoperative engine management light and a structural failure on a front tyre. The persistence of corrosion on both the front and rear sub-frames has appeared in every annual test since 2024, indicating an ongoing process of oxidation that has not been treated or addressed. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,150 miles per year. Between July 2022 and July 2025, the car covered 4,515 miles, suggesting significantly lower usage rates of roughly 1,500 miles per annum during that period. This low annual mileage correlates with the condition of rubber-based components, such as the recurring cracking and perishing noted on the tyres, which suggests the vehicle may have sat for long periods, allowing the rubber to dry out despite having low tread wear. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the sub-frames to determine the depth of the corrosion beyond what the tester observed. While the records note they are not yet seriously weakened, the recurring presence of rust across multiple years suggests the structural integrity is prone to rapid deterioration. The history also shows pitted and scored front brake discs in 2022 and 2024, combined with corrosion on all flexible brake hoses, which indicates that the braking system has been exposed to environmental elements without proactive replacement. The recent failure of the engine management light in July 2025 also necessitates a full diagnostic scan to ensure no hidden sensor faults were cleared simply to pass the test.