2003 Jaguar S-Type 2.5L Petrol · E3 RBC
2003 Jaguar S-Type (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31/10/2003. Recorded mileage 69,238 miles. MOT valid until 15/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,238 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2496cc
E3 RBC Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 69,238 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar S-Type
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
E3 RBC Mileage History
- 25/10/200620,756 mi
- 27/02/200823,692 mi+2,936 mi
- 25/02/200929,318 mi+5,626 mi
- 19/02/201032,850 mi+3,532 mi
- 11/02/201136,159 mi+3,309 mi
- 18/02/201136,268 mi+109 mi
- 27/01/201240,016 mi+3,748 mi
- 07/02/201240,018 mi+2 mi
- 08/02/201341,943 mi+1,925 mi
- 17/02/201442,755 mi+812 mi
- 13/02/201545,142 mi+2,387 mi
- 08/02/201647,186 mi+2,044 mi
- 22/03/201748,207 mi+1,021 mi
- 17/08/201851,886 mi+3,679 mi
- 29/07/201953,541 mi+1,655 mi
- 11/08/202054,771 mi+1,230 mi
- 28/07/202156,544 mi+1,773 mi
- 09/08/202259,569 mi+3,025 mi
- 02/08/202362,697 mi+3,128 mi
- 05/08/202464,585 mi+1,888 mi
- 06/08/202567,121 mi+2,536 mi
- 31/07/202669,238 mi+2,117 mi
Average of roughly 2,453 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
E3 RBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Jaguar S-Type (E3 RBC) between October 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)”.
Common Problems: JAGUAR S-TYPE
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- ZF 6HP26 Automatic Gearbox "The Lurch" & Mechatronic Sleeve Leak(Moderate)
The 6-speed ZF automatic gearbox suffers from fluid leakage around the plastic mechatronic electrical sleeve and worn valve body damper rubbers, causing harsh downshifts from 2nd to 1st gear when coming to a halt.
- Front Lower Wishbone Rear Hydrobush Fluid Leak & Ball Joint Play(Moderate)
The large fluid-filled hydraulic compliance bushes on the curved front lower control arms rupture and weep black fluid, leading to steering shimmy under braking and MOT failure.
- Sill & Rear Subframe Mounting Corrosion Concealed Behind Plastic Covers(Serious)
Road dirt and wet road salt accumulate behind the full-length plastic sill threshold covers and around the rear subframe front mounting heel boards, corroding structural steel out of plain sight.
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