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ET03 TGU

2003 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto

Silver Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

128,079 mi
Last recorded128,079 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto65,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 TGU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 3.7 Limited Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 128,079 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 123,180 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 120,442 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 115,235 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 110,652 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 105,700 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 101,888 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 95,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 88,132 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 78,372 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 66,763 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 58,423 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 58,423 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 52,047 miles

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

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

front lower ball joints have some vertical movement

Fail 13 Sep 2013 52,047 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

front lower ball joints have some vertical movement

Pass 7 Sep 2012 47,805 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 47,805 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 29,603 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 28,592 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 23,006 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto?

Based on 24,206 MOT tests across 1,627 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
4,983
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,627
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 913
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 412
Registration plate lamp not working 401
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Stop lamp not working 335
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ET03 TGU is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto in Silver with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 65,845 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET03 TGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ET03 TGU registered?

ET03 TGU is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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