2003 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · LS53 VZK
2003 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 04/12/2003. Recorded mileage 101,266 miles. MOT valid until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,266 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
LS53 VZK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 101,266 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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 VZK Mileage History
- 10/10/202397,273 mi
- 10/10/202397,276 mi+3 mi
- 03/10/202498,174 mi+898 mi
- 04/10/202498,176 mi+2 mi
- 02/04/2026101,266 mi+3,090 mi
Average of roughly 1,611 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LS53 VZK 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 2003 Jaguar S-Type (LS53 VZK) between October 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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