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AJ53 VYD

2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-land A

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

188,465 mi
Last recorded188,465 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-land A91,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 188,465 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

surface rust and black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components and o/s/r direction indicator cover slightly damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2016 188,465 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear both sides hub seals misty

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

surface rust and black paint coating under the vehicle & on some componants

Pass 14 May 2015 171,765 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2015 171,753 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 167,872 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 156,609 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 143,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight leak on both rear hub seals

Pass 16 Dec 2011 131,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear hub leaks

Fail 13 Dec 2011 131,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear hub leaks

Pass 1 Dec 2010 117,848 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2010 101,336 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 101,336 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 82,661 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 82,661 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 67,010 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight oil leak from offside rear hub

Pass 7 Jan 2008 67,010 miles

slight oil leak from offside rear hub

Fail 21 Dec 2006 49,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 49,353 miles

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 VYD is a 2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-land A in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VYD, 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 VYD is a 2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-land A, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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