2008 Jaguar XJ 2.7 Sovereign

Overview

• Make: Jaguar
• Model: XJ
• Trim: Sovereign
• Version: 2.7 Sovereign Auto RWD Euro 4 4dr (204 bhp)
• Year: 2008
• Mileage: 76,000 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Saloon, 4 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.7 litres, 204 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver
• CO2: 214 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 4

About this car

This 2008 Jaguar XJ Sovereign has covered 76,000 miles, around 4,000 fewer miles than is typical for its age. Priced at £6,495, it is advertised £1,540 below the AskCar estimate of £8,035. The AskCar estimate draws on 262 Jaguar XJ adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first saw this car advertised 45 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £500. The latest recorded MOT expiry date is 1 November 2026, which has passed. Confirm its status with the dealer. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. It is for sale at Essex Car Centre in Chelmsford. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 4 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Good value: £1,540 (19%) under the AskCar estimate of £8,035.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 262 priced Jaguar XJ adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 4 November 2026.

A 2008 Jaguar XJ with the 2.7 diesel engine is typically advertised at £6,700: the median of the 10 for sale on AskCar, as of 4 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2008 Jaguar XJ has been on sale for at least 45 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 20 September 2026 at £6,995. Its asking price is now £6,495, £500 less. The latest price cut was seen on 16 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 20 September 2026: £6,995
• 7 October 2026: £6,795
• 16 October 2026: £6,495

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 1 November 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 16 MOTs. The latest, on 6 October 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside rear outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; and 1 more.

Mileage at that test: 72,344 miles, which matches the advertised 76,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 4,000 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2008 Jaguar XJ on AskCar.

Similar cars

7 other 2008 Jaguar XJ Sovereign 2.7 diesel automatic saloons are for sale at UK dealers, from £3,985 to £9,995, as of 4 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2008 Jaguar XJ Sovereign, 2.7 diesel saloon, blue. Mileage: 79,000 miles. Price: £8,950, £2,455 more than this car. Dealer: Philip Gribben Cars in Lisburn. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/jaguar-xj-2008-94e3410691d1
• 2008 Jaguar XJ Sovereign, 2.7 diesel saloon, blue. Mileage: 81,000 miles. Price: £9,995, £3,500 more than this car. Dealer: Elite Car Sales in Leigh-on-Sea. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/jaguar-xj-2008-e3b9d56e93b2
• 2008 Jaguar XJ Sovereign, 2.7 diesel saloon, blue. Mileage: 84,000 miles. Price: £7,950, £1,455 more than this car. Dealer: D.a. White Cars in Derby. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/jaguar-xj-2008-5cc850f7d13e