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WN53 ZLV

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

76,856 mi
Last recorded76,856 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 ZLV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 76,856 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 74,684 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 66,468 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 57,727 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 57,692 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 55,927 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 54,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated sus arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated sus arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 52,393 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 51,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 49,928 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2015 48,140 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 46,349 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 44,545 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 42,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 39,882 miles
Pass 23 May 2010 37,315 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 35,958 miles
Fail 25 May 2009 35,958 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 34,422 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 27,835 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 24,509 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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WN53 ZLV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 WN53 ZLV, 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

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What year was WN53 ZLV registered?

WN53 ZLV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for WN53 ZLV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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