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EK03 XLJ

2003 Jeep Cherokee

Silver Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,758 mi
Last recorded82,758 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee73,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 XLJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 82,758 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 80,975 miles

All four suspension springs corroded

Engine managemant light on

Exhaust clamp corroded away

Oil leak from Transmission

Oil leak from engine

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in front wheel bearings

front wipers starting to smear the screen

Pass 23 May 2012 80,381 miles

centre exhaust clamp corroded away

engine management light on

rear registration plate poor

Fail 22 May 2012 80,359 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

centre exhaust clamp corroded away

engine management light on

rear registration plate poor

Pass 20 May 2011 73,976 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 67,664 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate bonding disfigured

Pass 30 Jun 2008 64,531 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 51,910 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 39,366 miles

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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EK03 XLJ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee in Silver with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EK03 XLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK03 XLJ registered?

EK03 XLJ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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The MOT history for EK03 XLJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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