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DC03 DEZ

2003 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto

Blue Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,284 mi
Last recorded103,284 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto65,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 DEZ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 3.7 Limited Auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 103,284 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 101,204 miles

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

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

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))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 101,137 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Body panel likely to become detached Side step (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Body panel likely to become detached Side step (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 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))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 94,631 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 94,549 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 90,141 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 90,112 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 88,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower suspension arm both bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f upper suspension arm both bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower suspension arm both bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f upper suspension arm both bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 87,996 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/r lower trailing arm rear bush excessively worn and bush metal casing has corroded away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/r lower trailing arm rear bush excessively worn and bush metal casing has corroded away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower suspension arm both bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f upper suspension arm both bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r lower trailing arm front bush worn and bush metal casing corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower suspension arm both bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r lower trailing arm front bush worn and bush metal casing corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f upper suspension arm both bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 86,189 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear trailing arm rear bushes outer case corroded but no excessive movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 86,137 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/70/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear trailing arm rear bushes outer case corroded but no excessive movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 75,932 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 74,479 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 72,405 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 69,103 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 59,171 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 59,171 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 51,276 miles

front brake discs corroded [pads well worn]

Pass 3 Mar 2010 40,041 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 35,359 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,818 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 24,675 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 19,317 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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DC03 DEZ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto in Blue with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DC03 DEZ, 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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DC03 DEZ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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