2003 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · J31 KAD
2003 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 21/04/2003. Recorded mileage 49,390 miles. MOT valid until 05/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,390 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
J31 KAD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 49,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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.
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.
J31 KAD Mileage History
- 02/08/202543,441 mi
- 04/08/202649,389 mi+5,948 mi
- 07/08/202649,390 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,869 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
J31 KAD 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 (J31 KAD) between August 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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.
Vehicle & Plate History
Previous plates for this vehicle
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (J31K Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as J31KAD.
BMW
420
NISSAN
FIGERO
VOLVO
XC40
TALBOT
EXPRESS 1000 P
FORD
RANGER
FORD
FIESTA
TESLA
MODEL 3 PERFORMANCE AWD
SUZUKI
SX4
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER S D AUTO
SKODA
ELROQ EDITION
BMW
X1 XDRIVE 23I M SPORT MHEV A
AUDI
A5 S LN BLK ED 35 TFSI MHEV SA