Car statistics
Jaguar Sovereign statistics
How many Jaguar Sovereigns are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records.
- Licensed in Great Britain 996 −3.7% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 2,978 Off the road, not taxed
- Rank by number licensed No. 692 of 1,159 models we cover
- Peak year 1996 26,214 licensed
- Declared off the road 74.9% of those still registered are SORN
- Most common fuel Petrol 98.2% of those licensed
How many Jaguar Sovereigns are left in Great Britain?
There were 996 Jaguar Sovereigns licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 2,978 declared off the road (SORN). That is 96.2% fewer than the peak of 26,214 in 1996.
Jaguar Sovereigns licensed in Great Britain
Numbers peaked in 1996 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 24,958 |
| 1995 | 25,464 |
| 1996 | 26,214 |
| 1997 | 25,503 |
| 1998 | 24,873 |
| 1999 | 24,117 |
| 2000 | 22,456 |
| 2001 | 21,066 |
| 2002 | 19,068 |
| 2003 | 17,195 |
| 2004 | 15,482 |
| 2005 | 13,560 |
| 2006 | 11,601 |
| 2007 | 10,042 |
| 2008 | 8,443 |
| 2009 | 7,357 |
| 2010 | 6,331 |
| 2011 | 5,319 |
| 2012 | 4,626 |
| 2013 | 3,983 |
| 2014 | 3,519 |
| 2015 | 3,187 |
| 2016 | 2,845 |
| 2017 | 2,504 |
| 2018 | 2,207 |
| 2019 | 1,929 |
| 2020 | 1,743 |
| 2021 | 1,565 |
| 2022 | 1,390 |
| 2023 | 1,212 |
| 2024 | 1,070 |
| 2025 | 1,027 |
| 2026 | 996 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Jaguar Sovereign MOT reliability
There were not enough MOT tests of Jaguar Sovereigns in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.
Jaguar Sovereign registrations over time
Registrations of Jaguar Sovereigns for the first time in Great Britain were highest at 417 in 2001, when this data begins. In 2025, 0 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
Registered for the first time, by year
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 417 |
| ’02 | 115 |
| ’03 | 20 |
| ’04 | 10 |
| ’05 | 8 |
| ’06 | 6 |
| ’07 | 1 |
| ’08 | 3 |
| ’09 | 2 |
| ’10 | 3 |
| ’11 | 5 |
| ’12 | 2 |
| ’13 | 0 |
| ’14 | 0 |
| ’15 | 2 |
| ’16 | 4 |
| ’17 | 3 |
| ’18 | 6 |
| ’19 | 15 |
| ’20 | 9 |
| ’21 | 7 |
| ’22 | 5 |
| ’23 | 0 |
| ’24 | 0 |
| ’25 | 0 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Jaguar Sovereign engine sizes and fuel types
Of the 1,039 Jaguar Sovereigns licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 63.5% have an engine of 3,901cc to 4,000cc, and 11.6% have an engine of 3,201cc to 3,300cc. The share with an engine of 3,901cc to 4,000cc has fallen from 74.9% in 2014 to 63.5%.
Engine sizes, end of 2025
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 3,901cc to 4,000cc 660 licensed | 63.5% |
| 3,201cc to 3,300cc 121 licensed | 11.6% |
| 4,201cc to 4,300cc 113 licensed | 10.9% |
| 5,301cc to 5,400cc 68 licensed | 6.5% |
| 3,501cc to 3,600cc 47 licensed | 4.5% |
| Other sizes 30 licensed | 2.9% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,901–4,000cc | Petrol | 652 | 62.8% |
| 3,201–3,300cc | Petrol | 119 | 11.5% |
| 4,201–4,300cc | Petrol | 111 | 10.7% |
| 5,301–5,400cc | Petrol | 67 | 6.4% |
| 3,501–3,600cc | Petrol | 46 | 4.4% |
Engine sizes, 2014 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 3,901–4,000cc | 3,201–3,300cc | 4,201–4,300cc | 5,301–5,400cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 74.9% | 13.7% | 4.6% | 3.1% |
| 2015 | 73.9% | 13.9% | 4.8% | 3.6% |
| 2016 | 73.6% | 13.6% | 5.2% | 3.7% |
| 2017 | 73.0% | 13.4% | 5.2% | 3.9% |
| 2018 | 72.8% | 13.4% | 5.8% | 3.9% |
| 2019 | 71.6% | 13.2% | 5.8% | 4.4% |
| 2020 | 70.6% | 13.4% | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | 69.2% | 13.3% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| 2022 | 68.4% | 13.2% | 7.1% | 5.1% |
| 2023 | 67.6% | 13.5% | 7.4% | 4.9% |
| 2024 | 66.7% | 12.9% | 7.6% | 5.4% |
| 2025 | 63.5% | 11.6% | 10.9% | 6.5% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Fuel type, 2014 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Other |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 98.4% | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 98.3% | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 98.4% | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 98.2% | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 98.3% | 1.2% |
| 2019 | 98.3% | 1.3% |
| 2020 | 98.2% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | 98.3% | 1.2% |
| 2022 | 98.2% | 1.2% |
| 2023 | 98.3% | 1.1% |
| 2024 | 98.2% | 1.0% |
| 2025 | 98.2% | 1.3% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
Jaguar Sovereign fuel economy and CO2
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Jaguar Sovereign from 2000, when the data begins, to 2002. On the NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2002), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 23.5 to 23.8 mpg, with CO2 of 285 to 290 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 petrol | 23.5 | 288–290 | 2000–2002 | Euro 2 to Euro 3 | 2 |
| 4.0 petrol | 23.7–23.8 | 285–287 | 2000–2002 | Euro 2 to Euro 3 | 2 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
- Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
- Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model name “Sovereign”. How we use VCA’s figures.
Jaguar Sovereign safety recalls
We found no recalls for the Jaguar Sovereign in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Jaguar Sovereign. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Compare the Jaguar Sovereign with other Jaguar models
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguar Sovereign | 996 | −3.7% | 2,978 | 692 | Petrol |
| Jaguar XF Series | 84,603 | −6.2% | 7,225 | 108 | Diesel |
| Jaguar F-Pace | 68,144 | −1.5% | 1,226 | 120 | Diesel |
| Jaguar XE Series | 41,178 | −3.5% | 1,389 | 170 | Diesel |
| Jaguar E-Pace | 34,510 | −1.5% | 311 | 189 | Diesel |
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 3,974 Sovereign records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
- Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
- Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
- First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
- Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.
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