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CU03 KTV

2003 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto

Silver Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,211 mi
Last recorded126,211 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto65,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 KTV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 3.7 Limited Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2021 126,211 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Spring mount (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 123,523 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak core plug on the block ()

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

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2020 123,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak core plug on the block ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2019 119,512 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 119,512 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 115,521 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 115,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 111,179 miles

slight oil leak from off side rear axle.

Fail 8 Jun 2017 111,175 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and outer wheel arch (5.2.6)

slight oil leak from off side rear axle.

Pass 18 May 2016 107,460 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 104,833 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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Fail 4 Jun 2015 104,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

eml on

Pass 4 Jun 2014 101,729 miles

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

eml on

o/s wiper starting to smear screen

o/s/r, center rear, o/s/f and n/s/f brake hose ferrules corroded.

Fail 3 Jun 2014 101,729 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

eml on

o/s wiper starting to smear screen

o/s/r, center rear, o/s/f and n/s/f brake hose ferrules corroded.

Pass 28 May 2013 98,589 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 97,508 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

battery loose

vibration thro steering on lock to lock check

Fail 3 May 2012 97,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

battery loose

vibration thro steering on lock to lock check

Pass 15 Jun 2010 95,560 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 93,087 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 84,144 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 84,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 73,678 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 73,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 60,155 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto?

Based on 24,206 MOT tests across 1,627 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
4,983
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,627
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 913
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 412
Registration plate lamp not working 401
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Stop lamp not working 335
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CU03 KTV is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto in Silver with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 65,845 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 3.7 Limited Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU03 KTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CU03 KTV is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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