2003 Jaguar X-Type 2.0L Diesel · RN53 GJF
2003 Jaguar X-Type (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 231,360 miles. MOT expired on 19 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR X-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 231,360 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RN53 GJF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2024
- 231,360 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: Below Average
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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.
RN53 GJF Mileage History
- 29/12/2021211,824 mi
- 11/01/2022211,825 mi+1 mi
- 06/01/2023227,279 mi+15,454 mi
- 10/01/2023227,285 mi+6 mi
- 20/02/2024231,360 mi+4,075 mi
Average of roughly 9,111 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RN53 GJF 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 X-Type (RN53 GJF) between December 2021 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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- Sill CorrosionSerious
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 FailureSerious
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 LeakModerate
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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