2003 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · DB53 DAF
2003 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 15/09/2003. Recorded mileage 72,932 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,932 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2967cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
DB53 DAF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2023
- 72,932 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
DB53 DAF Mileage History
- 27/11/202169,768 mi
- 26/11/202270,677 mi+909 mi
- 26/11/202372,932 mi+2,255 mi
Average of roughly 1,585 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
DB53 DAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Jaguar S-Type (DB53 DAF) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (DB53 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as DB53DAF.
MINI
MINI
VOLVO
XC40 + B3 MHEV AUTO
SAAB
9-3
MERCEDES-BENZ
SLK
VOLKSWAGEN
CADDY
MITSUBISHI
L200
BMW
420
HONDA
JAZZ
PEUGEOT
2008 ACTIVE HDI
ASTON MARTIN
DBS
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER EVOQUE
FORD
KUGA