Highlights
- Well-maintained by main dealers and specialists
- 400bhp rear wheel drive M5 rival
- Only three keepers with the current one since 2011
- Current MOT to June 2026
The Appeal
Jaguar had been fiddling around with an M5 rival for years before the X308 arrived. The X300 XJR was certainly good, but its 400bhp V8 successor finally had the performance to take the fight to Munich’s doorstep.
Perhaps unlike the 5-Series, the XJ has character and charisma in abundance. They make great modern classics, and here’s a chance to find out why. This black over ivory 2001 car has had just three keepers from new, the current one since 2011, and has been continuously maintained by main dealers and specialists.
It is in good, usable condition. It would work as a stylish daily, or there is scope to take it to the next level. With MOT to June 2026, it is ready to enjoy.
History and Paperwork
- UK market RHD car
- First registered 27th July 2001
- Three registered keepers
- Current keeper since September 2011
- V5C
- Service book, handbooks and wallet
- Service history and maintenance summarised below
- Invoices for maintenance shown in photos
- MOT valid to 5th June 2026 with advisories to note
- 103,629 miles on MOT test and 104,293 miles in photos
- 03/25 - 103,591- Major Service - Fergies Thatcham
- 04/24 unknown miles - Service & replacement belt -Avery James
- 05/23 - unknown miles - Service, Disc and pads- Barny Jones (independent Jaguar)
- 01/19 - 91,598 miles - Harwoods Jaguar
- 06/17 - 86,403 miles - as above
- 07/15 - 77,222 miles - as above
- 05/14 - 70,982 miles - as above
- 07/13 - 66,985 miles - as above
- 08/12 - 62,859 miles - as above
- 07/11 - 54,760 miles - Guy Salmon Jaguar
- 06/10 - 48,577 miles - as above
- 07/09 - 43,374 miles - as above
- 07/08 - 37,525 miles - as above
- 07/07 - 31,292 miles - as above
- 07/06 - 26,777 miles - as above
- 08/05 - 22,055 miles - as above
- 07/04 - 15,501 miles - as above
- 06/03 - 11,621 miles - Jaguar Oxford
- 08/02 - 9,016 miles - Durham Jaguar
- 03/01 - 12 miles - as above
Notable recent maintenance:
- 11/25 - 140,030 miles - Fergies - brake work
- 04/24 - unknown miles - Avary James - electrics/EML
- 04/22 - unknown miles - Barny Jones - coolant system
- 01/21 - unknown miles - Barny Jones - electrics/EML
- 2012 Headlining replaced
- 5/25 - £1200 spent sorting a long standing Engine Management Light fault - Fergies
- 12/25 - £1800 spent replacing failed brake servo, fluid replacement & system bleed - Fergies
The Condition
- Black metallic paintwork in good general condition for age and mileage
- Stone chips, panel scuffs and other marks to note on the paintwork
- Scuffs and marks to the front and rear bumpers as shown
- Bodywork in fair condition with deterioration to note on sills and arches
- Underside as shown with advisories to note on MOT
- Factory XJR seven-spoke alloys in good general condition
- Matching spare wheel
- Ivory leather interior in good condition with usual high traffic wear
- This includes the driver’s seat, footwell and wheel
- Extensive light wood veneers in good general condition
- Some light sagging to note to the headlining, typical of this model
- Damage to dor market light as shown
- Carpets in good general condition with black Jaguar-branded mats
The Mechanics
- 3,996cc AJV8 400bhp supercharged V8 engine
- 5spd automatic gearbox with ‘Randle Handle’ J Gate
- Well maintained to 2023 by main dealers and specialists
- Work on electrics, coolant system and brakes since 2021
- Advisories to note on current MOT
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