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FM03 LCL

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

106,146 mi
Last recorded106,146 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport81,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 LCL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.5 Crd Sport
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 106,146 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 104,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 104,942 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 103,961 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 99,587 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 93,856 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 91,846 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 91,846 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 87,942 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 87,942 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 82,707 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))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 82,706 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 19 Jul 2017 77,241 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 70,645 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2016 70,645 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2015 65,518 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 59,993 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 54,916 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 53,525 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 51,387 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 47,919 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 46,587 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 43,789 miles

front brake pads down to about 3/4mm

front wipers splitting

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 27 Jul 2007 39,541 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 38,004 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 28,279 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport?

Based on 21,776 MOT tests across 1,415 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,499
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 802
Registration plate lamp not working 413
position lamp(s) not working 397
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 392
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 366
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FM03 LCL is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 81,519 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 802 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM03 LCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FM03 LCL registered?

FM03 LCL is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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