2003 Jaguar X-Type 2.1L Petrol · RF53 BXC
2003 Jaguar X-Type (2.1L, petrol). First registered 30/09/2003. Recorded mileage 66,366 miles. MOT valid until 28/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR X-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,366 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2099cc
RF53 BXC Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 66,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
RF53 BXC Mileage History
- 13/12/20067,612 mi
- 27/12/200711,247 mi+3,635 mi
- 19/12/200813,606 mi+2,359 mi
- 15/12/200916,404 mi+2,798 mi
- 10/12/201021,579 mi+5,175 mi
- 08/12/201126,216 mi+4,637 mi
- 10/12/201232,777 mi+6,561 mi
- 12/12/201336,440 mi+3,663 mi
- 29/12/201439,924 mi+3,484 mi
- 14/12/201542,334 mi+2,410 mi
- 14/12/201542,334 mi
- 13/12/201646,685 mi+4,351 mi
- 14/12/201748,617 mi+1,932 mi
- 18/12/201849,725 mi+1,108 mi
- 18/12/201951,571 mi+1,846 mi
- 18/12/201951,573 mi+2 mi
- 02/12/202051,926 mi+353 mi
- 21/12/202157,479 mi+5,553 mi
- 16/12/202259,871 mi+2,392 mi
- 04/12/202362,402 mi+2,531 mi
- 18/12/202464,600 mi+2,198 mi
- 18/12/202464,600 mi
- 02/12/202566,366 mi+1,766 mi
Average of roughly 3,097 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
RF53 BXC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Jaguar X-Type (RF53 BXC) between December 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (22 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 63 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 Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CORDS SHOWING (5.2.3 (e))”.
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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