2003 Jaguar X-Type 2.5L Petrol · L50 JBF
2003 Jaguar X-Type (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2003. Recorded mileage 85,427 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR X-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,427 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L50 JBF Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/08/2025
- 85,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L50 JBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Jaguar X-Type (L50 JBF) between May 2006 and August 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (25 issues), Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Bodywork (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adve”; “Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))”.
L50 JBF Mileage History
- 24/05/200611,263 mi
- 17/05/200715,006 mi+3,743 mi
- 26/05/200817,488 mi+2,482 mi
- 29/05/200920,460 mi+2,972 mi
- 26/05/201023,700 mi+3,240 mi
- 23/05/201126,182 mi+2,482 mi
- 31/05/201126,224 mi+42 mi
- 15/05/201229,376 mi+3,152 mi
- 15/05/201229,376 mi
- 23/04/201332,924 mi+3,548 mi
- 23/04/201332,924 mi
- 11/04/201438,086 mi+5,162 mi
- 27/08/201440,503 mi+2,417 mi
- 29/08/201440,505 mi+2 mi
- 25/08/201552,830 mi+12,325 mi
- 17/08/201662,846 mi+10,016 mi
- 17/05/201770,010 mi+7,164 mi
- 24/05/201770,017 mi+7 mi
- 10/05/201872,539 mi+2,522 mi
- 10/05/201872,539 mi
- 13/05/201974,407 mi+1,868 mi
- 13/05/201974,407 mi
- 29/07/202077,246 mi+2,839 mi
- 29/07/202077,246 mi
- 26/07/202178,088 mi+842 mi
- 26/07/202279,435 mi+1,347 mi
- 26/07/202279,435 mi
- 28/07/202381,980 mi+2,545 mi
- 08/09/202381,985 mi+5 mi
- 12/08/202484,793 mi+2,808 mi
- 12/08/202484,793 mi
- 11/08/202585,427 mi+634 mi
Average of roughly 3,859 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
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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: 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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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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