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EU03 HKG

2003 Jeep Cherokee

Blue Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

160,773 mi
Last recorded160,773 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee73,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 HKG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 160,773 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 153,237 miles

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

parking brake reserve could be improved

rear fog lamp switch operation could be improved

Fail 22 Mar 2024 153,234 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both headlamps [led bulbs fitted] (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

parking brake reserve could be improved

Pass 20 Mar 2023 144,148 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 135,171 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 133,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 133,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 131,941 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Offside Park brake significantly weaker than nearside

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 121,714 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 121,714 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 52,495 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 112,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 103,282 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 95,754 miles

Offside Rear Park brake at the lower end of function

Pass 19 Feb 2015 86,909 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 85,909 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 80,198 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 69,967 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 65,516 miles

Handbrake Near MAX Travel

Oil leak

Rear Diff Leak

Fail 9 Mar 2012 65,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Handbrake Near MAX Travel

Oil leak

Rear Diff Leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 59,143 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 50,181 miles

front tyres feathered on edges

Pass 12 Feb 2009 71,898 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 71,898 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 36,685 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 31,082 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 24,751 miles

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

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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EU03 HKG is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee in Blue with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EU03 HKG, 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.

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EU03 HKG is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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