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AK53 OMB

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

212,945 mi
Last recorded212,945 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited82,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OMB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.5 Crd Limited
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Fail 29 May 2025 212,945 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s side step held on by wire

Pass 31 May 2024 206,982 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 206,929 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 199,444 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bracket broken but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front disc corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 199,443 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bracket broken but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front disc corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 191,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on silencer seam (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 4 May 2021 182,173 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bracket broken but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 182,173 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bracket broken but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2019 177,688 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin rubber around caliper piston split on o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Little reserve handbrake travel

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres beginning to break up /tear on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2018 171,999 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 171,979 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 164,852 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 164,852 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 153,536 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 153,536 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 143,464 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 143,438 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 143,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 134,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r inner tyre side wall split but not deep enough to expose the ply or cords at time of test.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 120,470 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 120,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 109,361 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 96,998 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front prop shaft worn

Fail 27 Jul 2011 96,998 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

front prop shaft worn

Pass 5 Jul 2010 82,160 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 67,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front diff leaking from prop shaft joint

Pass 11 Jul 2008 53,940 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 39,296 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 39,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 37,736 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 37,712 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 31,192 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited?

Based on 21,568 MOT tests across 1,357 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,452
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,357
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 846
Registration plate lamp not working 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 425
position lamp(s) not working 363
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 311
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AK53 OMB is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 82,398 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 2.5 Crd Limited fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK53 OMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK53 OMB is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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