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AU53 ZRD

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

145,000 mi
Last recorded145,000 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport81,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZRD
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.5 Crd Sport
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 145,000 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 140,423 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 140,423 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 135,071 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has x2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connected to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connected to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 135,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has x2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connected to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connected to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 129,813 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 129,812 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 124,825 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Rear coil springs are loose but secure

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

Pass 16 May 2019 114,372 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 107,643 miles

brake discs corroded

screw in o/s/f tyre

surface corrosion some parts of underbody and components

Pass 23 Jun 2017 104,997 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp showing white light due too damage

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2016 96,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Top section of flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Top section of flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 93,647 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 91,446 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 91,446 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 86,925 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 77,901 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 70,358 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 70,358 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 60,831 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 51,794 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 51,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 45,098 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 35,918 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 26,917 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport?

Based on 21,776 MOT tests across 1,415 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,499
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 802
Registration plate lamp not working 413
position lamp(s) not working 397
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 392
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 366
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AU53 ZRD is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 81,519 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 802 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU53 ZRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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AU53 ZRD is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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