2003 Jaguar XJ 3.6L Petrol · SC53 BYB
2003 Jaguar XJ (3.6L, petrol). First registered 16/12/2003. Recorded mileage 83,103 miles. MOT valid until 19/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,103 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 3555cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
SC53 BYB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 83,103 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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SC53 BYB Mileage History
- 30/08/202268,449 mi
- 19/09/202373,035 mi+4,586 mi
- 10/09/202478,419 mi+5,384 mi
- 20/09/202478,426 mi+7 mi
- 08/09/202583,103 mi+4,677 mi
Average of roughly 4,844 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SC53 BYB 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 Xj (SC53 BYB) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: JAGUAR XJ
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Air Suspension Failure(Serious)
Air struts leak or the compressor fails to reach pressure, leaving the car "slammed" on its bump stops.
- Aluminum Corrosion (X350)(Moderate)
Although it won’t rust like steel, the X350 suffers from galvanic corrosion, appearing as bubbling paint around the wheel arches and boot lid.
- ZF Gearbox Surging & Lurch(Moderate)
The ZF six-speed automatic gearbox can develop surging on light throttle at 30-50mph and harsh lurching into gear when coming to a stop. This is typically caused by torque converter clutch issues or outdated TCM software and can often be resolved with a software reflash and fresh fluid.
- Door Lock & Window Regulator Failures(Moderate)
The door lock actuators and window regulators are common failure points on the X350. Lock failures can leave doors stuck in the double-locked position, while window regulators fail with the cable-driven mechanism snapping or the motor burning out.
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