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WM03 LYA

2003 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,362 mi
Last recorded84,362 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 LYA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 84,362 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres small cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 82,670 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 80,765 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 80,763 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 78,809 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 76,950 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 76,056 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 75,723 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 75,721 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 74,072 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 71,987 miles

rear offside + nearside lower suspension bushes worn (slight play)

rear offside + nearside tie rods joints dust covers deteriorated

rear offside brake pipe corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2016 69,148 miles

front brake pads worn

rear offside + nearside lower suspension bushes slight play

rear offside tyre inner edge slightly worn

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2015 65,766 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads worn

Pass 18 Jul 2014 62,723 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 59,372 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 55,525 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 51,449 miles

front tyres inner edges worn

r/n/s tyre nail in tread

rear tyres worn

Pass 9 Jul 2010 47,699 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 41,068 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 34,306 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 34,306 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 28,117 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 20,701 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 28 Jul 2006 20,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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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WM03 LYA is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WM03 LYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WM03 LYA?

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What year was WM03 LYA registered?

WM03 LYA is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is WM03 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM03 LYA shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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