2009 Jaguar XJ 2.7L Diesel · WU09 XJC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having achieved a clean pass in April 2026 at 179,821 miles. The maintenance trend shows a period of improvement following a significant mechanical failure in early 2025. While the car suffered from multiple suspension and bearing issues previously, the two most recent tests passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the owner addressed the critical mechanical failures required to bring the vehicle back to a passing standard. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 17-year-old luxury saloon, averaging approximately 10,500 miles per year. Between March 2024 and April 2026, the vehicle covered 13,181 miles, representing a steady rate of use that places consistent stress on rubber components and braking hardware. This mileage explains the rapid wear of suspension bushes and wheel bearings noted in the 2025 test, as high-mileage transit often accelerates the degradation of the complex suspension geometry found on the Jaguar chassis. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough underbody inspection of the front and rear suspension assemblies. The failure in February 2025 revealed widespread wear across the anti-roll bar linkage ball joints, shock absorber bushes, and stub axle bushes. Although these were replaced to pass the subsequent tests, the sheer volume of failures suggests that other rubber components may be nearing their service life. Additionally, the rear brake discs should be checked for thickness and uneven wear, as the 2024 record flagged them as being near the limit of their operational range.