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DE53 BVV

2003 Jeep Cherokee

Silver Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,318 mi
Last recorded127,318 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee73,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 BVV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2026 127,318 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm mounting bush. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 123,146 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 119,769 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 119,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 115,750 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

parking brake travel high..

Pass 19 Jan 2022 111,718 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 108,036 miles

Hand brake travel high

Fail 14 Jan 2021 108,001 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Hand brake travel high

Possible alternator noisy

Pass 21 Jan 2020 104,668 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 99,384 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 93,858 miles

rear brake discs corrosion..frt pads getting low..

Pass 25 Jan 2017 88,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 83,865 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 78,813 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 78,813 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 73,335 miles

parking brake high...o/s wash jet blocked..

Pass 25 Jan 2013 68,996 miles

parking brake travel high..

Pass 26 Jan 2012 62,744 miles

parking brake travel high..

Pass 26 Jan 2011 56,164 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 48,920 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 42,271 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 35,128 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 27,621 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 25,954 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 25,896 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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DE53 BVV is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee in Silver with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 73,634 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE53 BVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE53 BVV is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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