2003 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · ST53 DZB
2003 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 149,516 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,516 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST53 DZB Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2025
- 149,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST53 DZB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Jaguar S-Type (ST53 DZB) between December 2006 and June 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
ST53 DZB Mileage History
- 07/12/200625,742 mi
- 07/12/200625,742 mi
- 28/11/200732,906 mi+7,164 mi
- 27/11/200840,777 mi+7,871 mi
- 27/11/200840,777 mi
- 20/11/200945,676 mi+4,899 mi
- 20/11/200945,676 mi
- 09/04/201046,285 mi+609 mi
- 21/03/201147,164 mi+879 mi
- 21/06/201257,133 mi+9,969 mi
- 04/07/201370,085 mi+12,952 mi
- 25/06/201479,986 mi+9,901 mi
- 23/07/201590,402 mi+10,416 mi
- 01/08/2016100,541 mi+10,139 mi
- 24/07/2017109,642 mi+9,101 mi
- 25/07/2018118,142 mi+8,500 mi
- 06/07/2019123,465 mi+5,323 mi
- 19/07/2019123,468 mi+3 mi
- 20/01/2021131,534 mi+8,066 mi
- 02/02/2021131,540 mi+6 mi
- 12/02/2022136,377 mi+4,837 mi
- 21/02/2022136,381 mi+4 mi
- 04/02/2023140,924 mi+4,543 mi
- 13/02/2023140,928 mi+4 mi
- 24/02/2024146,081 mi+5,153 mi
- 04/03/2024146,085 mi+4 mi
- 27/06/2025149,511 mi+3,426 mi
- 30/06/2025149,516 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 6,668 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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- ZF 6HP26 Automatic Gearbox "The Lurch" & Mechatronic Sleeve LeakModerate
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 PlayModerate
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 CoversSerious
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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