2003 Jaguar S-Type 2.5L Petrol · RJ03 VGC
2003 Jaguar S-Type (2.5L, petrol). First registered 20/05/2003. Recorded mileage 99,881 miles. MOT valid until 25/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,881 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
RJ03 VGC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 99,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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 S-Type
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
RJ03 VGC Mileage History
- 10/02/202293,741 mi
- 07/02/202396,011 mi+2,270 mi
- 03/02/202497,173 mi+1,162 mi
- 14/02/202598,604 mi+1,431 mi
- 26/02/202699,881 mi+1,277 mi
Average of roughly 1,518 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RJ03 VGC 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 (RJ03 VGC) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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