2003 Jaguar S-Type 2.5L Petrol · LS53 HJZ
2003 Jaguar S-Type (2.5L, petrol). First registered 28/11/2003. Recorded mileage 86,530 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,530 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2497cc
LS53 HJZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/11/2024
- 86,530 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
LS53 HJZ Mileage History
- 16/11/202182,383 mi
- 10/11/202283,974 mi+1,591 mi
- 22/11/202385,407 mi+1,433 mi
- 19/11/202486,530 mi+1,123 mi
Average of roughly 1,378 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LS53 HJZ 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 (LS53 HJZ) between November 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 November 2024 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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