2003 Jaguar X-Type 2.5L Petrol · SO03 AZT
2003 Jaguar X-Type (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2003. Recorded mileage 106,500 miles. MOT expired on 08 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR X-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO03 AZT Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/11/2022
- 106,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO03 AZT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Jaguar X-Type (SO03 AZT) between May 2006 and November 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 30 November 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
SO03 AZT Mileage History
- 30/05/200623,740 mi
- 02/10/200729,454 mi+5,714 mi
- 26/09/200832,487 mi+3,033 mi
- 02/10/200936,859 mi+4,372 mi
- 25/10/201038,082 mi+1,223 mi
- 25/10/201139,254 mi+1,172 mi
- 30/10/201239,762 mi+508 mi
- 01/11/201341,527 mi+1,765 mi
- 07/10/201443,422 mi+1,895 mi
- 05/11/201547,930 mi+4,508 mi
- 05/11/201547,930 mi
- 07/12/201655,563 mi+7,633 mi
- 07/12/201655,563 mi
- 23/11/201762,950 mi+7,387 mi
- 19/11/201870,587 mi+7,637 mi
- 19/11/201870,587 mi
- 25/11/201981,842 mi+11,255 mi
- 09/12/201981,858 mi+16 mi
- 09/12/201981,858 mi
- 07/12/202091,888 mi+10,030 mi
- 07/12/202091,888 mi
- 02/12/2021101,197 mi+9,309 mi
- 30/11/2022106,500 mi+5,303 mi
Average of roughly 5,015 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar X-Type
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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Common Problems: JAGUAR X-TYPE
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Sill Corrosion(Serious)
The plastic sill covers trap moisture and road salt, leading to terminal rust that is hidden from view until it fails an MOT.
- AWD Transfer Box Failure(Serious)
The transfer box on 2.5 and 3.0 AWD models holds very little oil and has no service interval, leading to bearing failure.
- Thermostat Housing Coolant Leak(Moderate)
The plastic thermostat housing on the Duratec V6 engines becomes brittle from heat cycling and cracks, leading to coolant loss. The leak typically starts as a slow seep but can progress to a steady drip or spray, risking overheating if not caught early.
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- Sill CorrosionSerious
The plastic sill covers trap moisture and road salt, leading to terminal rust that is hidden from view until it fails an MOT.
- AWD Transfer Box FailureSerious
The transfer box on 2.5 and 3.0 AWD models holds very little oil and has no service interval, leading to bearing failure.
- Thermostat Housing Coolant LeakModerate
The plastic thermostat housing on the Duratec V6 engines becomes brittle from heat cycling and cracks, leading to coolant loss. The leak typically starts as a slow seep but can progress to a steady drip or spray, risking overheating if not caught early.
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