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DC53 OBE

2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

138,475 mi
Last recorded138,475 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto89,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 OBE
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Crd Sport Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 138,475 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 138,475 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top axle triangle anti sway arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top axle anti sway arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake inadequately mounted Back plates (1.1.21 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 135,174 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 129,270 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 124,702 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 124,640 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 120,108 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 116,140 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 110,155 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

cill covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 103,672 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 103,543 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 96,398 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 88,900 miles

rear diff upper mounting bushes slightly perished

Fail 25 Feb 2016 88,900 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear diff upper mounting bushes slightly perished

Pass 16 Feb 2015 81,614 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 74,638 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 67,241 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 59,784 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 53,574 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 47,522 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 40,235 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 32,688 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 25,050 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 24,885 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wheels off inspection of front and rear brakes recommended

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto?

Based on 16,343 MOT tests across 981 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
5,841
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
981
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 461
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 439
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 430
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 317
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 315
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DC53 OBE is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 89,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DC53 OBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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DC53 OBE is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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