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AD52 VJK

2003 Jeep Cherokee

Silver Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,246 mi
Last recorded112,246 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee73,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 VJK
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 112,246 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 105,257 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 95,603 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 89,987 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 83,575 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 78,342 miles

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 5 Feb 2021 78,342 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2020 74,305 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear sills corroded but strong enough to withstand finger and thumb pressure

right rear fog lamp slightly discoloured

Pass 28 Dec 2018 67,489 miles

Coolant leak ()

oil leak from front and rear diff

Fail 28 Dec 2018 67,488 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Coolant leak ()

oil leak from front and rear diff

Pass 15 Jan 2018 64,475 miles

Nearside Front HAS AGE RELATED CRACKING TO TREAD

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

Offside Front HAS AGE RELATED CACKING TO TREAD

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear HAS AGE RELATED CRACKING TO REAR

Offside Rear HAS AGE RELATED CRACKING TO TREAD

Fail 15 Jan 2018 64,470 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front HAS AGE RELATED CRACKING TO TREAD

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

Offside Front HAS AGE RELATED CACKING TO TREAD

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear HAS AGE RELATED CRACKING TO REAR

Offside Rear HAS AGE RELATED CRACKING TO TREAD

Pass 16 Jan 2017 62,873 miles

Front Both front tyres have age related cracking on outer edge.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 61,255 miles

All four tyres cracking in the treads

EML light on indicating a fault

Fail 29 Dec 2015 61,254 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All four tyres cracking in the treads

Pass 31 Dec 2014 59,854 miles

engine light on

exhust bolts that clamp front pipe to cat badly corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2014 59,854 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

engine light on

exhust bolts that clamp front pipe to cat badly corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2013 57,542 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 55,413 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 55,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 52,208 miles

fog light slightly white

Fail 26 Jan 2012 54,022 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

fog light slightly white

Pass 24 Jan 2011 52,206 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 49,690 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 43,736 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 37,538 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 31,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 23,750 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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AD52 VJK is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee in Silver with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 73,634 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD52 VJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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AD52 VJK is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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