2008 Jaguar XJ 4.2L Petrol · XJ56 STU
2008 Jaguar XJ (4.2L, petrol). First registered 31/12/2008. Recorded mileage 50,385 miles. MOT valid until 17/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 4190cc
XJ56 STU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 50,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
XJ56 STU Mileage History
- 06/01/202240,591 mi
- 10/01/202343,349 mi+2,758 mi
- 16/01/202445,627 mi+2,278 mi
- 15/01/202548,176 mi+2,549 mi
- 14/01/202650,385 mi+2,209 mi
Average of roughly 2,435 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
XJ56 STU 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 2008 Jaguar Xj (XJ56 STU) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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.
- Aluminum Corrosion (X350)(Moderate)
Although it won’t rust like steel, the X350 suffers from galvanic corrosion, appearing as bubbling paint around the wheel arches and boot lid.
- ZF Gearbox Surging & Lurch(Moderate)
The ZF six-speed automatic gearbox can develop surging on light throttle at 30-50mph and harsh lurching into gear when coming to a stop. This is typically caused by torque converter clutch issues or outdated TCM software and can often be resolved with a software reflash and fresh fluid.
- 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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