2003 Jaguar S-Type 2.5L Petrol · SD03 UPP
2003 Jaguar S-Type (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2003. Recorded mileage 106,079 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/03/2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28/04/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,079 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2496cc
SD03 UPP Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/03/2021
- 106,079 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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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.
SD03 UPP Mileage History
- 08/07/200627,801 mi
- 05/07/200734,147 mi+6,346 mi
- 21/07/200840,775 mi+6,628 mi
- 28/07/200949,480 mi+8,705 mi
- 24/07/201054,734 mi+5,254 mi
- 27/07/201161,095 mi+6,361 mi
- 29/07/201161,109 mi+14 mi
- 05/03/201264,558 mi+3,449 mi
- 14/02/201372,253 mi+7,695 mi
- 26/02/201477,398 mi+5,145 mi
- 23/02/201581,739 mi+4,341 mi
- 24/02/201687,361 mi+5,622 mi
- 04/03/201687,530 mi+169 mi
- 15/02/201792,727 mi+5,197 mi
- 21/02/201792,819 mi+92 mi
- 12/02/201899,008 mi+6,189 mi
- 16/02/201899,010 mi+2 mi
- 19/02/2019102,197 mi+3,187 mi
- 20/02/2020104,447 mi+2,250 mi
- 03/03/2020104,486 mi+39 mi
- 02/03/2021106,079 mi+1,593 mi
Average of roughly 5,343 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
SD03 UPP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Jaguar S-Type (SD03 UPP) between July 2006 and March 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Bodywork (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 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 Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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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