2008 Jaguar XF 2.7L Diesel · WV58 GWW

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status with an improving maintenance trend following a period of recorded neglect. The most recent test on October 24 2025 at 96,153 miles passed with only a minor advisory regarding a nearside front outer tyre. This is a significant improvement over the late 2023 period where the car failed due to multiple safety and mechanical faults, indicating that the owner has since addressed critical electrical and mechanical wear issues. At 18 years old, the Jaguar XF has covered a relatively low distance of approximately 5,342 miles per year, which is well below the national average for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent but infrequent usage, with only 5,684 miles recorded between the May 2023 and October 2025 tests. While low mileage generally reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, it can often lead to the degradation of rubber components and corrosion on braking surfaces due to stationary periods, which aligns with the pitting issues found in the history. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the record from November 2023 flagged worn nearside and offside lower suspension arm pins and bushes. Although these passed in subsequent tests, the age of the vehicle suggests these rubber components are prone to cracking regardless of low mileage. Furthermore, the recurring mention of pitted and scored brake discs in late 2023 requires the buyer to verify the current thickness and condition of the rotors and calipers to ensure they were actually replaced rather than merely cleaned. The previous supplementary restraint system warning lamp failure in 2023 should be verified as cleared on the dashboard to ensure the fault was properly rectified and not simply bypassed. Given the low mileage and high age, the inspection should also check for signs of fluid leaks and underbody corrosion, as these issues often manifest on older luxury vehicles that have sat for extended periods between uses.