2001 Daimler V8 4.0L Petrol · Y77 HAY

The Daimler demonstrates a stable maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 25 November 2025 at 120,140 miles. This test sits under nine months behind the current date, leaving the vehicle with a valid certificate and a recent clean bill of health. The preceding tests on 10 December 2024 and 11 September 2023 also resulted in pass certificates with zero recorded defects. Two initial test failures occurred on 6 December 2024 and 9 August 2023, though the digital record shows no associated failure reasons or advisories attached to those dates. A total recorded mileage of 120,140 over roughly twenty-five years averages out to approximately 4,800 miles annually, confirming a low-use profile. The testing cadence reveals periods of inactivity or administrative test re-runs, highlighted by the close clustering of dates in late 2023 and late 2024. Tests occurred roughly annually once successfully completed, though the short gaps between failures and passes suggest either immediate administrative rectifications or prompt re-tests by the owner after minor issues were resolved off-site. Given the age and low annual usage of this luxury saloon, a physical inspection must focus on components prone to age-related degradation rather than high-mileage wear. Buyers should check the structural integrity of the floorpans, sills, and subframe mountings for corrosion, as these older Jaguar platforms are susceptible to rust. Suspension bushes, ball joints, and coil springs require close scrutiny for perished rubber and fatigue, while the complex V8 engine bay demands careful examination for coolant leaks, perished vacuum hoses, and oil weeping from gasket seals.