2003 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · LJ53 FDA
2003 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 17/11/2003. Recorded mileage 85,577 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,577 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
LJ53 FDA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/09/2025
- 85,577 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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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.
LJ53 FDA Mileage History
- 28/02/202280,606 mi
- 28/02/202280,606 mi
- 17/06/202483,575 mi+2,969 mi
- 09/09/202585,577 mi+2,002 mi
Average of roughly 1,409 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LJ53 FDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Jaguar S-Type (LJ53 FDA) between February 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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