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DN53 DVB

2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

141,152 mi
Last recorded141,152 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd79,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 DVB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited Crd
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 141,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened plus corroding on braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened plus corroding on braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

hand brake close to no reserve travel

Pass 3 Sep 2020 134,038 miles

both front brake flexi metal brake pipes corroded

both front tyres worn inner edges

engine damp of oil

long handbrake travel borderline

oil leak rear diff

play o/s/f suspension upper ball joint

play rear axle top support arm ball joint borderline

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

vehicle smokes but passed emissions test

Fail 27 Aug 2020 134,037 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front brake flexi metal brake pipes corroded

both front tyres worn inner edges

engine damp of oil

long handbrake travel borderline

oil leak rear diff

play o/s/f suspension upper ball joint

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

vehicle smokes but passed emissions test

Fail 7 Aug 2020 134,000 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 128,660 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump damp and corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner pads look low

bonnet struts weak

hand brake high

Fail 8 Jun 2019 128,660 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump damp and corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner pads look low

bonnet struts weak

hand brake high

Pass 1 Mar 2018 124,568 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet struts weak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs have pitting, but the car has been stood (3.5.1i)

rear axle/prop to diff seal weeping

Fail 15 Feb 2018 124,568 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet struts weak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs have pitting, but the car has been stood (3.5.1i)

rear axle/prop to diff seal weeping

Pass 11 Dec 2015 121,497 miles

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

diff oil leak

powersteering pipe corroded

slight corrosion to brake discs

slight corrosion to brake pipes and ferrules

Fail 8 Dec 2015 121,495 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

diff oil leak

powersteering pipe corroded

slight corrosion to brake discs

slight corrosion to brake pipes and ferrules

Pass 6 Jan 2015 115,486 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 115,486 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 115,442 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust sheild loose

Pass 11 Dec 2013 109,277 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front arm bushes perished

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 15 Jan 2013 103,290 miles

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

footbrake travel high

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 14 Jan 2013 103,290 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

footbrake travel high

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 6 Apr 2011 95,851 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 18 Mar 2010 83,980 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 83,980 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 76,127 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2009 76,044 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 68,448 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 68,448 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 57,658 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd?

Based on 23,493 MOT tests across 1,411 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,253
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 604
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 600
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 489
parking brake recording little or no effort 433
Registration plate lamp not working 432
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DN53 DVB is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 79,404 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 Limited Crd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN53 DVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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DN53 DVB is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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