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DV53 DBU

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport

Red Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,710 mi
Last recorded109,710 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport68,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 DBU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.4 Sport
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 109,710 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rear uj (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 109,710 miles

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

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rear uj (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 109,193 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 109,193 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear joint (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 108,754 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight / and repaired (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 108,754 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight / and repaired (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 107,464 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported re supported with cable tie , on axel (1.1.11 (d) (i))

brake fluid level low and cap missing , refilled and temp cap fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2021 107,464 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported re supported with cable tie , on axel (1.1.11 (d) (i))

brake fluid level low and cap missing , refilled and temp cap fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2020 106,664 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 106,659 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 101,336 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 101,270 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 96,622 miles

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

Rear Upper both shock absorber mounts slightly corroded

front suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2018 96,562 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2017 91,943 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 88,486 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 84,839 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 84,839 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 80,772 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 80,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 76,369 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 71,293 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 71,293 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 65,168 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 54,889 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 54,746 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 50,712 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre brake light inop

exhaust internals lose

Fail 10 Nov 2008 50,710 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre brake light inop

exhaust internals lose

nearside rear lamp lense damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2007 39,834 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 25,251 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport?

Based on 9,967 MOT tests across 665 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
5,563
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
665
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 363
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 239
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 218
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 217
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 194
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DV53 DBU is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport in Red with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 68,918 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 2.4 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV53 DBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DV53 DBU is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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