2016 Jaguar XJ 3.0L Diesel · VM04 PJM
2016 Jaguar XJ (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 55,116 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VM04 PJM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 55,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VM04 PJM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Jaguar Xj (VM04 PJM) between May 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer section of ”; “Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken lower section of coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit excess emissions reading 1.53 . should be no more than 0.50 (8.2”.
VM04 PJM Mileage History
- 03/05/202442,337 mi
- 03/09/202443,321 mi+984 mi
- 20/08/202549,121 mi+5,800 mi
- 01/09/202549,502 mi+381 mi
- 21/08/202655,116 mi+5,614 mi
Average of roughly 5,558 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
- 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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- Air Suspension FailureSerious
Air struts leak or the compressor fails to reach pressure, leaving the car "slammed" on its bump stops.
- Door Lock & Window Regulator FailuresModerate
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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