2003 Jaguar X-Type 2.0L Diesel · GL53 AHF
2003 Jaguar X-Type (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 258,609 km. MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR X-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 258,609 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL53 AHF Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2022
- 258,609 km recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL53 AHF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Jaguar X-Type (GL53 AHF) between August 2006 and March 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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 Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Trailing arm cracked (2.4.G.1)”.
GL53 AHF Odometer History
- 31/08/200635,682 mi
- 22/08/200749,497 mi+13,815 mi
- 22/08/200749,497 mi
- 19/08/200864,118 mi+14,621 mi
- 15/01/201087,656 mi+23,538 mi
- 20/01/201088,068 mi+412 mi
- 19/01/2011102,676 mi+14,608 mi
- 31/01/201110,276 mi-92,400 mi
- 28/01/2012112,104 mi+101,828 mi
- 25/01/2013117,756 mi+5,652 mi
- 20/01/2014123,101 mi+5,345 mi
- 26/01/2015128,574 mi+5,473 mi
- 23/01/2016133,114 mi+4,540 mi
- 13/01/2017137,375 mi+4,261 mi
- 18/01/2017137,379 mi+4 mi
- 15/01/2018141,218 mi+3,839 mi
- 05/01/2019148,083 mi+6,865 mi
- 23/01/2020155,995 mi+7,912 mi
- 23/01/2020155,995 mi
- 18/01/2021159,387 mi+3,392 mi
- 25/03/2022258,609 km
Average of roughly 14,323 km per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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
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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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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