How many Jaguar XJ Series are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 24,307 DVSA MOT tests.
Licensed in Great Britain21,893−6.0% on a year earlier
Declared SORN19,909Off the road, not taxed
MOT first-time pass rate, 202575.9%Cars of the same ages 64.2%
Rank by number licensedNo. 227of 1,159 models we cover
Peak year199869,944 licensed
Average annual mileage4,388miles a year
How many Jaguar XJ Series are left in Great Britain?
There were 21,893 Jaguar XJ Series licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 19,909 declared off the road (SORN).
That is 68.7% fewer than the peak of 69,944 in 1998.
Jaguar XJ Series licensed in Great Britain
Numbers peaked in 1998 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
10 versions of the Jaguar XJ Series have their own page.
The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records
under that version’s name.
Versions of the Jaguar XJ Series with their own page
In 2025, 75.9% of Jaguar XJ Series MOT tests were passed first time,
against 72.8% for all cars.
Cars of the same ages as the Jaguar XJ Series tested pass 64.2% of the time, so the Jaguar XJ Series does better than average for its age, by 11.7 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 75.5%.
MOT first-time pass rate by age: Jaguar XJ Series vs all cars
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
0%
50%
100%
6–7 years
8–10 years
11–14 years
15–19 years
20+ years
Jaguar XJ Series
All cars
MOT first-time pass rate by vehicle age, Jaguar XJ Series compared with all cars
Suspension is the most common reason a Jaguar XJ Series fails its MOT,
appearing on 38.7% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in
more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%.
6.5% of Jaguar XJ Series tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
Most common MOT failure categories
Share of failed Jaguar XJ Series MOT tests with at least one defect in each category
Most common Jaguar XJ Series MOT defects and advisories
The single most common reason a Jaguar XJ Series failed its MOT in 2025 was
“Suspension arms: pin or bush excessively worn”, on 7.8% of 5,866 failed tests.
51.5% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”.
The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Most common reasons for failure
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
Most common specific MOT defects on failed Jaguar XJ Series tests, 2025
Defect
Share of failed tests
Suspension arms: pin or bush excessively worn Suspension
7.8%
Suspension arms: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Suspension
7.6%
Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks
7.0%
Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering
5.9%
Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres
5.9%
Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres
5.8%
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility
5.1%
Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension
4.9%
Linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Suspension
4.8%
Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
22 years of the Jaguar XJ Series, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2010 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (75.9% passed first time) and the 1997 cars worst (72.6%).
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left:
licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025.
Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great
Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
Jaguar XJ Series annual mileage
The average Jaguar XJ Series covers 4,388 miles a year,
worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
Average annual mileage by age
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2k
4k
6k
8k
6,912
6–7 years
6,891
8–10 years
6,238
11–14 years
4,195
15–19 years
2,325
20+ years
Average annual mileage of a Jaguar XJ Series by vehicle age
Registrations of Jaguar XJ Series for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 3,355 in 2003. In 2025, 34 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
Registered for the first time, by year
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3k
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Jaguar XJ Series registered for the first time in Great Britain, by year
Of the 22,805 Jaguar XJ Series licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 48.6% have an engine of 2,901cc to 3,000cc, and 9.9% have an engine of 2,701cc to 2,800cc. The share with an engine of 2,901cc to 3,000cc has grown from 28.4% in 2014 to 48.6%. Diesels made up 27.1% of those licensed in 2014 and 46.7% in 2025.
Engine sizes, end of 2025
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
Jaguar XJ Series licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, by engine size
Engine size
Share of those licensed
2,901cc to 3,000cc 11,092 licensed
48.6%
2,701cc to 2,800cc 2,261 licensed
9.9%
3,201cc to 3,300cc 2,134 licensed
9.4%
4,101cc to 4,200cc 1,827 licensed
8.0%
3,901cc to 4,000cc 1,593 licensed
7.0%
5,301cc to 5,400cc 1,111 licensed
4.9%
3,501cc to 3,600cc 970 licensed
4.3%
4,201cc to 4,300cc 814 licensed
3.6%
5,001cc to 5,100cc 636 licensed
2.8%
Other sizes 367 licensed
1.6%
Source:DfT / DVLAEnd of 2014 to end of 2025Updated
Engine size and fuel together, end of 2025
Engine size and fuel together, end of 2025
Engine size
Fuel
Licensed
Share
2,901–3,000cc
Diesel
8,444
37.0%
2,901–3,000cc
Petrol
2,632
11.5%
2,701–2,800cc
Diesel
2,194
9.6%
3,201–3,300cc
Petrol
2,113
9.3%
4,101–4,200cc
Petrol
1,813
8.0%
3,901–4,000cc
Petrol
1,589
7.0%
5,301–5,400cc
Petrol
1,109
4.9%
3,501–3,600cc
Petrol
968
4.2%
4,201–4,300cc
Petrol
814
3.6%
5,001–5,100cc
Petrol
635
2.8%
Engine sizes, 2014 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
Jaguar XJ Series licensed in the UK by fuel type, share of each year’s total
Year
Petrol
Diesel
2014
72.3%
27.1%
2015
69.5%
30.0%
2016
66.4%
33.1%
2017
63.6%
35.9%
2018
61.0%
38.5%
2019
58.8%
40.8%
2020
57.3%
42.3%
2021
56.4%
43.3%
2022
55.2%
44.5%
2023
54.1%
45.6%
2024
53.5%
46.3%
2025
53.0%
46.7%
Source:DfT / DVLAEnd of 2014 to end of 2025Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN
excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page.
How we use engine sizes.
Jaguar XJ Series fuel economy and CO2
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Jaguar XJ Series from 2000, when the data begins, to 2019. On the WLTP test (listings 2019), official combined fuel economy for its diesel versions ranges from 35.7 to 37.9 mpg, with CO2 of 196 to 208 g/km. On the older NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 20.2 to 49.6 mpg, with CO2 of 149 to 330 g/km.
Official WLTP figures by engine and fuel, listed 2019
Official WLTP figures by engine and fuel, listed 2019
Engine and fuel
Combined mpg
CO2 g/km
Listed
Euro standard
Versions
3.0 diesel
35.7–37.9
196–208
2019
Euro 6d‑TEMP
4
Older NEDC figures, listed 2000 to 2018 (9 engine and fuel groups)
Official NEDC figures by engine and fuel, listed 2000 to 2018
Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in
real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
NEDC figures (in VCA’s data until September 2018) and WLTP figures (from the 2019 guide)
come from different tests, so they are shown separately and should not be compared.
Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in
VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was
listed.
Matched from VCA’s model names “XJ”, “Jaguar XJ8”, “XJ Executive”, “XJ Saloon, 16MY”. How we use VCA’s figures.
Jaguar XJ Series safety recalls
DVSA lists 24 safety recalls for the Jaguar XJ Series since 1992, the first in 1994. The most recent was launched on 2 December 2025.
Security Guidance
Launched 2 December 2025DVSA recall R/2025/488Manufacturer ref. D008
Defect
Jaguar Land Rover in conjunction with law enforcement and insurance bodies is aware of the increase in thefts of vehicles in specific geographical locations within the United Kingdom. There is no fault with Jaguar Land Rover's security systems and they continue to meet stringent automotive legislation. Jaguar Land Rover is offering owners guidance on how to maximise vehicle security and protect against theft
Remedy
Vehicle registered keepers will be sent a security guidance letter only - there is no repair action.
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Jaguar XJ Series. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or
incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a
dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.
MOT figures cover normal tests of cars aged three and over in 2025; retests are excluded. Age is rounded to the nearest year.
DVSA records the model name typed in at the test. We match those names to DVLA’s generic models, so a handful of tests may be counted under a close relative.
