2003 Jaguar X-Type 2.0L Diesel · BJ53 ADV
2003 Jaguar X-Type (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 147,802 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR X-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/02/2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,802 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1988cc
BJ53 ADV Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/02/2020
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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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.
BJ53 ADV Mileage History
- 25/09/200736,696 mi
- 20/09/200852,107 mi+15,411 mi
- 29/09/200962,309 mi+10,202 mi
- 22/09/201074,909 mi+12,600 mi
- 20/09/201186,065 mi+11,156 mi
- 26/09/201292,904 mi+6,839 mi
- 21/09/201397,398 mi+4,494 mi
- 30/09/201397,402 mi+4 mi
- 03/10/2014103,555 mi+6,153 mi
- 06/02/2015107,029 mi+3,474 mi
- 04/02/2016121,043 mi+14,014 mi
- 05/02/2016121,043 mi
- 06/02/2017165,252 mi+44,209 mi
- 20/02/2017135,260 mi-29,992 mi
- 17/02/2018142,680 mi+7,420 mi
- 23/02/2019147,802 mi+5,122 mi
Average of roughly 9,734 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
BJ53 ADV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Jaguar X-Type (BJ53 ADV) between August 2006 and February 2020.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 February 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”; “Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
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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