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EF53 UJK

2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto

Silver Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

76,905 mi
Last recorded76,905 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto61,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 UJK
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited V6 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 76,905 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2026 76,885 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside mirror back damaged

Offside Outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 75,680 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 75,680 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 74,609 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside mirror backing broken

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 79,790 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 71,115 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

and brake has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Jul 2021 68,824 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 67,252 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 64,001 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 61,257 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 57,122 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 52,709 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 52,709 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 49,808 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 49,808 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 46,292 miles

Exhaust mount corroded box rattling

Pass 8 Jul 2013 42,893 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 40,024 miles

Engine MIL light ON

Pass 29 Jul 2011 36,939 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 35,384 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 29,868 miles

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

nsr fog lamp lens cover broken tempory repair

Pass 13 Feb 2010 29,868 miles

nsr fog lamp lens cover broken tempory repair

Pass 9 Feb 2009 23,192 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 17,068 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 13,759 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto?

Based on 14,564 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,896
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 368
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 334
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 302
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 248
Registration plate lamp not working 245
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EF53 UJK is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto in Silver with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 61,194 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 368 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF53 UJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EF53 UJK is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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