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AJ53 VXX

2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-land A

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,848 mi
Last recorded118,848 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-land A91,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 VXX
MakeJeep
ModelGr Cherokee Crd Ov-land A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 118,848 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both diffs and nearside rear half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 112,457 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear oil leak on back plate

Nearside Rear seat belt catch cover insecure

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

front and rear suspension bushes deteriorating

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 25 Sep 2017 112,457 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear oil leak on back plate

Nearside Rear seat belt catch cover insecure

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

front and rear suspension bushes deteriorating

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 11 Oct 2016 109,985 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear hub oil leak

Nearside headlamp blue tint

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 10 Oct 2016 109,985 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear hub oil leak

Nearside headlamp blue tint

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

exhaust heat shield insecure

suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 12 Oct 2015 103,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear hub oil leak

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2014 97,026 miles

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

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

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

exhaust clamps corroded

n/s/r half shaft seal leaking

Pass 11 Oct 2013 90,610 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

bonnet wont stay up struts weak

Fail 10 Oct 2013 90,610 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

bonnet wont stay up struts weak

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

nearside rear hub back plate signs of oil leak

offside front door check strap broken wired up

Pass 30 Apr 2013 89,441 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

area around power steering box damp with oil

bonnet stays are inefective

both front indicators faded

cuts in n/s/f tyre

engine warning light on

front axle diff. leaking oil

headlight output poor on both lamps

n/s/r drive shaft seal weeping

Fail 29 Apr 2013 89,440 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

area around power steering box damp with oil

bonnet stays are inefective

both front indicators faded

cuts in n/s/f tyre

front axle diff. leaking oil

headlight output poor on both lamps

Pass 3 May 2012 85,369 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel high

hydraulic bonnet props failed

n/s/r hub seal failed leaking gear oil into hub and handbrake shoes, this can't been seen during test and park brake has met the requirements for an MOT

o/s/f track rod end dust cover leaking grease

slight play in steering system

the rear brake pads are very low and the rear discs corroded inner faces, requires IMMEDIATE attention

Pass 4 May 2011 79,561 miles

Front axle slight leak

Nsf tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Nsr half shaft damp

Rear brake pads getting low (visual only)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 79,514 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front axle slight leak

Nsf tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Nsr half shaft damp

Rear brake pads getting low (visual only)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 68,005 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 57,776 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 50,001 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 35,067 miles

both rear tyres are down to 3mm

front pads are 70% worn

How Reliable is the Jeep Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-land A?

Based on 15,684 MOT tests across 948 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
6,721
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
948
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 386
position lamp(s) not working 372
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 343
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 325
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 322
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AJ53 VXX is a 2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-land A in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-land A models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 91,246 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 Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-land A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 386 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ53 VXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-land A typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-land A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ53 VXX is a 2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-land A, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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