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BM53 LZR

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 4198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,015 mi
Last recorded55,015 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM53 LZR
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 55,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 52,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 51,369 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 49,247 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 44,490 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 34,441 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 34,425 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?

Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
4,736
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
62,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,168
Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17,876
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,617
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BM53 LZR is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 4,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 74,810 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar S-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BM53 LZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar S-type typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar S-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BM53 LZR registered?

BM53 LZR is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is BM53 LZR safe to buy?

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