BYD SEAL vs JAGUAR XJ SERIES
Both the BYD SEAL and the JAGUAR XJ SERIES are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 51,814 BYD SEALs versus 42,734 JAGUAR XJ SERIESs still on UK roads. That makes the JAGUAR XJ SERIES the rarer of the two — there are about 1.2× as many BYD SEALs left. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the BYD SEAL is rising (+230.9%) while the JAGUAR XJ SERIES is falling (-1.5%).
Survivors over time
BYD SEAL JAGUAR XJ SERIES
BYD SEAL
Common
51,814
left · 2026 Q2
▲ 36,157 (+230.9%) yr/yr
Peak 51,814 (2026 Q2)
51,684 licensed · 130 SORN
JAGUAR XJ SERIES
Common
42,734
left · 2026 Q2
▼ 664 (-1.5%) yr/yr
Peak 51,567 (2014 Q3)
23,074 licensed · 19,660 SORN
Head to head
| BYD SEAL | JAGUAR XJ SERIES | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 51,814 | 42,734 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 51,684 | 23,074 |
| SORN (off-road) | 130 | 19,660 |
| Peak | 51,814 (2026 Q2) | 51,567 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 36,157 (+230.9%) yr/yr | ▼ 664 (-1.5%) yr/yr |
BYD SEAL vs JAGUAR XJ SERIES — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the BYD SEAL or the JAGUAR XJ SERIES?
The JAGUAR XJ SERIES is rarer: 42,734 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 51,814 of the BYD SEAL.
How many BYD SEAL are left compared to the JAGUAR XJ SERIES?
As of 2026 Q2 there are 51,814 BYD SEAL and 42,734 JAGUAR XJ SERIES still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.