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FG53 CEN

2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A

Black Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

106,549 mi
Last recorded106,549 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A80,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 CEN
MakeJeep
ModelGr Cherokee V8 Overland A
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 106,549 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 106,183 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 106,180 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

rear axle upper support cross mounting , nearside bush displaced

Pass 4 Mar 2021 104,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both front tyres slightly rubbing.

Fail 3 Mar 2021 104,899 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both front tyres slightly rubbing.

Pass 18 Mar 2020 99,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 99,117 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 93,305 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 93,305 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 89,954 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyre treads getting low

metal section of rear brake hose corroding

metal sections of front brake hoses corroding

power steering pipes damp

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 22 Feb 2017 85,804 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 81,741 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 81,741 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 76,858 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 71,839 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 71,839 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 66,995 miles

bonet struts weak

both front indicators starting to show white

exhaust front pipe clamp broken/corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

movement in n/s door mirror

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread on outer edge

oil leaking from pipes near radiator

rear diff top mounting arm outer bushes worn

spare tyre flat

wear on front brake discs

Fail 18 Feb 2013 66,995 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonet struts weak

both front indicators starting to show white

exhaust front pipe clamp broken/corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

movement in n/s door mirror

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread on outer edge

oil leaking from pipes near radiator

rear diff top mounting arm outer bushes worn

spare tyre flat

wear on front brake discs

Pass 28 Feb 2012 62,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

bonnet strut weak

Fail 28 Feb 2012 62,628 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 55,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside wiper blade starting to split BORDERLINE PASS

wear on rear brake discs especially on inside edge

Pass 3 Mar 2010 48,044 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 40,247 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 33,572 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 25,606 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A?

Based on 5,910 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
5,548
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 109
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 105
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 97
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FG53 CEN is a 2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A in Black with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 80,355 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 Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG53 CEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FG53 CEN is a 2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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