2003 Jaguar S-Type 2.5L Petrol · ST03 TVL
2003 Jaguar S-Type (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2003. Recorded mileage 172,383 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Dundee
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/07/2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,383 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
ST03 TVL Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2016
- 172,383 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 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.
ST03 TVL Mileage History
- 14/06/200679,062 mi
- 15/06/200679,072 mi+10 mi
- 19/06/2007103,503 mi+24,431 mi
- 17/06/2008124,816 mi+21,313 mi
- 19/06/2008124,816 mi
- 16/06/2009140,812 mi+15,996 mi
- 17/06/2010239,305 mi+98,493 mi
- 10/06/2011154,383 mi-84,922 mi
- 20/06/2012164,700 mi+10,317 mi
- 21/06/2012164,711 mi+11 mi
- 02/07/2012164,741 mi+30 mi
- 03/07/2012164,742 mi+1 mi
- 26/06/2013269,120 km
- 28/06/2013269,159 km+39 km
- 15/07/2014169,026 mi
- 23/06/2015171,232 mi+2,206 mi
- 24/06/2015171,235 mi+3 mi
- 12/07/2016172,383 mi+1,148 mi
Average of roughly 9,260 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
ST03 TVL 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 S-Type (ST03 TVL) between June 2006 and July 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 12 July 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2”.
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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