2009 Jaguar XJ 5.0L Petrol · WD06 SON

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in November 2025 at 29,473 miles resulted in a failure due to multiple mechanical and presentation de-fects. While the car passed after these rectifications, the presence of deteriorated anti-roll bar linkage dust covers and uneven tyre wear indicates that the previous owner only addressed faults once they threatened to invalidate the MOT certificate. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a seventeen-year-old Jaguar, averaging approximately 1,734 miles per year. There is a significant usage gap between the July 2022 test at 27,931 miles and the December 2023 test at 27,957 miles, during which the vehicle covered only 26 miles in seventeen months. This pattern suggests long periods of inactivity, which often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components, seized brake calipers, and internal corrosion of fluid surfaces despite the low overall mechanical wear on the drivetrain. A buyer must physically inspect the subframe cross brace, which the tester flagged for corrosion in late 2025. Although it was not deemed seriously weakened at that time, corrosion on structural elements in stationary vehicles can progress rapidly if left unmonored. The recurring issue with rear tyres worn on the edges across 2022 and 2025 suggests a persistent alignment problem or worn suspension bushes that require professional attention. Additionally, the rear anti-roll bar linkages should be checked for play, as the previous failure of the dust covers indicates likely loss of grease and imminent joint failure.