2003 Jaguar S-Type 4.2L Petrol · GL53 NBD
2003 Jaguar S-Type (4.2L, petrol). First registered 31/12/2003. Recorded mileage 85,226 miles. MOT valid until 07/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,226 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 4196cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
GL53 NBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 85,226 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: 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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GL53 NBD Mileage History
- 05/01/202284,707 mi
- 04/01/202384,884 mi+177 mi
- 02/01/202485,065 mi+181 mi
- 03/01/202585,132 mi+67 mi
- 06/01/202685,226 mi+94 mi
Average of roughly 130 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL53 NBD 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 (GL53 NBD) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 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.
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