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AD53 LWF

2003 Jeep Cherokee

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,734 mi
Last recorded136,734 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee73,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 LWF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2023 136,734 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose one strap broken but tank secure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Hand brake travel long

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play TO LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported at connection to hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both shock absorber top bush and chassis at mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle support brace bushes worn

Pass 21 Jul 2022 131,113 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front prop shaft removed

Fuel tank strap broken but tank is secure

Handbrake travel long

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

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Rear axle top support bushes worn

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 131,035 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front prop shaft removed

Fuel tank strap broken but tank is secure

Handbrake travel long

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

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Rear axle top support bushes worn

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 123,716 miles

possible diesel leak

rear axle top arm bushes worn

play in rear wheel bearings

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

front propshaft rear joint worn

Fail 15 Jul 2021 123,652 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front propshaft rear joint worn

play in rear wheel bearings

possible diesel leak

rear axle top arm bushes worn

Pass 21 Jul 2020 117,654 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre worn low

suspected diesel leak, damp on gearbox

Pass 2 Jul 2019 112,277 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear brake discs and pads worn

Fail 18 Jun 2019 112,111 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 19 Jun 2018 107,083 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

play in rear wheel bearings

rear brake discs corroded, pads low nearside

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2017 102,462 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in rear wheel bearings

rear outer sills corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2017 102,187 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil level on minimum

play in rear wheel bearings

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 98,101 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in rear wheel bearings

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 93,988 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust centre mount broken but system secure.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 88,856 miles

centre exhaust mount broken and silencer corroded.

nearside front brake pads worn to limit.

wear edge on front brake discs.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 83,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs and pads worn.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 79,395 miles

front tyres worn low inner edges.

o/s/f tyre has cut in tread.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 73,940 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 73,940 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 61,581 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 51,102 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,356 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 38,356 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2006 29,509 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 29,503 miles

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

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

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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AD53 LWF is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 AD53 LWF, 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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AD53 LWF is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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