2017 Jaguar XE 2.0L Diesel · Y3 LUN

The Jaguar XE presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 23 February 2026 at 42,167 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results since February 2024. The recorded mileage shows light use for a 2017 vehicle, rising from 26,864 miles at the failed test on 20 February 2023 to 42,167 miles by February 2026. That equates to roughly 5,000 miles per year. The DVSA entries are sparse but clean after the early failure, with no advisories logged on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or corrosion across the four subsequent passes. The only blemish is the failure on 20 February 2023 at 26,864 miles, where the record lists no defects yet the vehicle failed. Such an anomaly often points to a documentation or administrative issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault, given the immediate pass one week later at 26,891 miles with no work noted. The low annual mileage and standing periods typical of such use mean a buyer should still inspect for perished rubber components, seized calipers, and underbody corrosion that low-mileage MOT tests may not expose. In person, check the suspension arms for cracked bushes, confirm the exhaust emissions remain within limits, and verify the brake calipers are not binding after prolonged inactivity. The history implies a previous owner who kept the car lightly used and consistently tested, but the sparse record leaves structural integrity and consumable condition unverified beyond the pass criteria.