2003 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · DH53 VCS
2003 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 19/09/2003. Recorded mileage 141,446 miles. MOT valid until 24/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,446 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2967cc
DH53 VCS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 141,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
DH53 VCS Mileage History
- 25/01/2023134,904 mi
- 15/01/2024137,396 mi+2,492 mi
- 13/01/2025139,635 mi+2,239 mi
- 09/01/2026141,438 mi+1,803 mi
- 21/01/2026141,446 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 2,188 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DH53 VCS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Jaguar S-Type (DH53 VCS) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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