2001 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · LC51 DDO
2001 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 111,818 miles. MOT expired on 27 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,818 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC51 DDO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2025
- 111,818 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC51 DDO 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 2001 Jaguar S-Type (LC51 DDO) between July 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LC51 DDO Mileage History
- 04/07/2022110,688 mi
- 20/07/2023111,416 mi+728 mi
- 26/07/2024111,699 mi+283 mi
- 27/07/2024111,699 mi
- 28/05/2025111,818 mi+119 mi
Average of roughly 390 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: JAGUAR S-TYPE
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- 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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- Front Lower Wishbone Rear Hydrobush Fluid Leak & Ball Joint PlayModerate
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 CoversSerious
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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