2003 Jaguar X-Type 2.1L Petrol · SD03 KUW
2003 Jaguar X-Type (2.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 133,022 miles. MOT expired on 21 Nov 2017. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR X-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Nov 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,022 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD03 KUW Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2016
- 133,022 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD03 KUW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Jaguar X-Type (SD03 KUW) between April 2006 and October 2016.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner And Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)”.
SD03 KUW Mileage History
- 03/04/200632,031 mi
- 26/04/200744,290 mi+12,259 mi
- 15/10/200746,060 mi+1,770 mi
- 11/10/200861,588 mi+15,528 mi
- 06/10/200976,008 mi+14,420 mi
- 06/10/200976,008 mi
- 05/10/201088,348 mi+12,340 mi
- 05/10/201088,348 mi
- 11/10/2011102,411 mi+14,063 mi
- 11/10/2011102,411 mi
- 28/09/2012110,699 mi+8,288 mi
- 28/09/2012110,699 mi
- 09/10/2013118,923 mi+8,224 mi
- 22/11/2014129,522 mi+10,599 mi
- 22/11/2014129,522 mi
- 10/11/2015131,115 mi+1,593 mi
- 17/11/2015131,140 mi+25 mi
- 31/10/2016133,022 mi+1,882 mi
Average of roughly 9,546 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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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