2003 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · DS53 OPP
2003 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 19/09/2003. Recorded mileage 94,212 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,212 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
DS53 OPP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/05/2026
- 94,212 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
DS53 OPP Mileage History
- 03/04/202488,614 mi
- 03/04/202488,615 mi+1 mi
- 30/04/202589,764 mi+1,149 mi
- 15/05/202589,768 mi+4 mi
- 28/05/202694,212 mi+4,444 mi
Average of roughly 2,605 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DS53 OPP 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 (DS53 OPP) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill ”; “Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (”; “Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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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