2008 Jaguar XJ 2.7 TD Sovereign

Overview

• Make: Jaguar
• Model: XJ
• Trim: Sovereign
• Version: 2.7 TD Sovereign Auto RWD Euro 4 4dr (204 bhp)
• Year: 2008
• Mileage: 84,000 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Saloon, 4 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.7 litres, 204 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Blue
• CO2: 214 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 4

About this car

This 2008 Jaguar XJ Sovereign is advertised with 84,000 miles, approximately 4,000 above the typical mileage for its age. Its asking price of £7,950 is £646 above the AskCar estimate of £7,304. The AskCar estimate draws on 256 Jaguar XJ adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. Since we first spotted the advert 135 days ago, the asking price has dropped by £500. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. You can find this car at D.a. White Cars in Derby. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 2 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Above the going rate: £646 (8%) over the AskCar estimate of £7,304.

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 256 priced Jaguar XJ adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 2 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 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2008 Jaguar XJ has been on sale for at least 135 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 20 June 2026 at £8,450. Its asking price is now £7,950, £500 less. The latest price cut was seen on 23 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 20 June 2026: £8,450
• 5 August 2026: £8,350
• 20 August 2026: £8,250
• 17 October 2026: £7,990
• 18 October 2026: £8,250
• 20 October 2026: £7,990
• 23 October 2026: £7,950

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: valid until 11 November 2026.

It has had 20 MOTs. The latest, on 12 November 2025, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 83,203 miles, which matches the advertised 84,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 4,000 miles higher 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 2 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2008 Jaguar XJ Sovereign, 2.7 diesel saloon, black. Mileage: 84,725 miles. Price: £6,995, £955 less than this car. Dealer: Hall Green Motor Sales in Birmingham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/jaguar-xj-2008-10ba9295acca
• 2008 Jaguar XJ Sovereign, 2.7 diesel saloon, blue. Mileage: 81,000 miles. Price: £9,995, £2,045 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: 79,000 miles. Price: £8,950, £1,000 more than this car. Dealer: Philip Gribben Cars in Lisburn. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/jaguar-xj-2008-94e3410691d1