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FV03 ODJ

2003 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

117,888 mi
Last recorded117,888 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A80,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 ODJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Extreme Sport A
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 117,888 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 108,125 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 104,962 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 102,989 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 102,974 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 102,151 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 102,141 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 99,886 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 98,576 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front slight noise from wheel bearing

Pass 9 Mar 2017 96,713 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 93,027 miles

1 x rear exhaust hanger broken, system still supported

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit & outerwalls deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2015 92,841 miles

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

1 x rear exhaust hanger broken, system still supported

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit & outerwalls deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2014 81,839 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 81,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 72,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 72,585 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EML LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 69,131 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 69,129 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 65,069 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 65,320 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 58,602 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 56,341 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 43,240 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 34,904 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 34,904 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front pads v.low

oil level low

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A?

Based on 6,200 MOT tests across 348 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
6,011
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
348
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 199
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 177
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 163
parking brake recording little or no effort 128
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FV03 ODJ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 80,238 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 Extreme Sport A fails its MOT is parking brake lever has no reserve travel, accounting for 199 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV03 ODJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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FV03 ODJ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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