2008 Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 XJ6 Sovereign

Overview

• Make: Jaguar
• Model: XJ
• Trim: Sovereign
• Version: 3.0 V6 Sovereign Auto RWD Euro 4 4dr (240 bhp)
• Year: 2008
• Mileage: 59,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Saloon, 4 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 3.0 litres, 240 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Grey
• CO2: 249 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 4, ULEZ compliant

About this car

At 59,000 miles, this 2008 Jaguar XJ Sovereign has covered about 20,000 fewer miles than other 2008 Jaguar XJ cars. Priced at £14,450, it is advertised £2,344 above the AskCar estimate of £12,106. The AskCar estimate uses 265 UK dealer adverts for the Jaguar XJ, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We have tracked this advert for 1 day. Our records show an MOT expiry date of 7 August 2026, which has passed. Ask the dealer for an update. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. It is advertised by D.a. White Cars in Derby. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 12 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Above the going rate: £2,344 (19%) over the AskCar estimate of £12,106.

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 265 priced Jaguar XJ adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 12 November 2026.

Time on sale

AskCar first saw this 2008 Jaguar XJ advertised 1 day ago.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 11 November 2026 at £14,450. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 12 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 7 August 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 18 MOTs. The latest, on 8 August 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside rear oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal in differential; nearside rear upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; and 1 more.

Mileage at that test: 58,246 miles, which matches the advertised 59,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 20,000 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2008 Jaguar XJ on AskCar.

Similar cars

4 other 2008 Jaguar XJ Sovereign 3.0 petrol automatic saloons are for sale at UK dealers, from £9,980 to £18,995, as of 12 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2008 Jaguar XJ Sovereign, 3.0 petrol saloon, black. Mileage: 56,000 miles. Price: £10,995, £3,455 less than this car. Dealer: Richard Harris Cars in Birkenhead. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/jaguar-xj-2008-8401b2903689
• 2008 Jaguar XJ Sovereign, 3.0 petrol saloon, blue. Mileage: 79,000 miles. Price: £9,980, £4,470 less than this car. Dealer: Highstone Car Company in Enfield. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/jaguar-xj-2008-d3e74803b82f
• 2008 Jaguar XJ Sovereign, 3.0 petrol saloon, blue. Mileage: 92,820 miles. Price: £9,995, £4,455 less than this car. Dealer: Richard Harris Cars in Birkenhead. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/jaguar-xj-2008-bd64ae9193d8