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WL52 LWP

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

106,717 mi
Last recorded106,717 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL52 LWP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 106,717 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight corrosion to brake pipe(s) offside rear / front to rear

Slight oil leak

Undertray(s)/ sill cover(s) fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2025 102,996 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 102,996 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 99,073 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 95,129 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 91,355 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 88,239 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 86,882 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 84,749 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 84,747 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 83,096 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 81,518 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower (2.7.4)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 79,367 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leaks

headlamp adjuster reset to zero prior to test

Fail 5 Feb 2016 79,367 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leaks

headlamp adjuster reset to zero prior to test

Pass 25 Feb 2015 77,076 miles

Oil leak onto undertray

Fail 19 Feb 2015 77,021 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Outer Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak onto undertray

Pass 25 Feb 2014 73,228 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 73,183 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 68,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 68,745 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 56,426 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 56,426 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 49,888 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 17,922 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 10,889 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 10,889 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 4,787 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 4,542 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 4,107 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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WL52 LWP is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WL52 LWP, 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 WL52 LWP registered?

WL52 LWP is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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