2003 Jaguar X-Type 2.1L Petrol · BV03 TZH
2003 Jaguar X-Type (2.1L, petrol). First registered 25 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 71,654 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR X-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,654 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV03 TZH Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2023
- 71,654 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (36 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV03 TZH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Jaguar X-Type (BV03 TZH) between January 2007 and January 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (36 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Bodywork (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 71 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
BV03 TZH Mileage History
- 11/01/200716,942 mi
- 11/01/200826,535 mi+9,593 mi
- 05/01/200935,636 mi+9,101 mi
- 17/07/200940,245 mi+4,609 mi
- 05/07/201043,908 mi+3,663 mi
- 11/07/201148,025 mi+4,117 mi
- 11/07/201148,025 mi
- 25/06/201251,412 mi+3,387 mi
- 25/06/201251,412 mi
- 09/07/201355,735 mi+4,323 mi
- 07/07/201457,632 mi+1,897 mi
- 13/07/201559,199 mi+1,567 mi
- 15/07/201559,202 mi+3 mi
- 06/07/201660,735 mi+1,533 mi
- 13/07/201660,755 mi+20 mi
- 14/07/201660,766 mi+11 mi
- 15/07/201660,769 mi+3 mi
- 21/06/201762,199 mi+1,430 mi
- 23/06/201762,201 mi+2 mi
- 18/06/201864,302 mi+2,101 mi
- 29/06/201966,475 mi+2,173 mi
- 11/01/202168,746 mi+2,271 mi
- 28/01/202168,751 mi+5 mi
- 19/01/202270,395 mi+1,644 mi
- 19/01/202371,654 mi+1,259 mi
Average of roughly 3,415 miles per year across 25 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: Average
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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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