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GK53 MXG

2003 Jeep Cherokee

Silver Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,013 mi
Last recorded96,013 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee73,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 MXG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 96,013 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced not Structural (SILL) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 95,450 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 90,414 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 89,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 88,387 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 88,033 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 86,782 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Nearside and Offside brake pads wearing low

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake has a less reserve travel

Rear Nearside and Offside brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Mar 2018 85,165 miles

Nearside Front brakes binding slightly

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 85,165 miles

Nearside Front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 83,061 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 79,989 miles

engine light on dash

Pass 13 Jan 2015 76,642 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 73,634 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 65,360 miles

engine management lamp on

rear exhaust box corroded small blow

Fail 27 Dec 2012 65,357 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

engine management lamp on

front brake pads very low

rear exhaust box corroded small blow

Pass 11 Jan 2012 58,019 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 58,012 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front number plate loose but secure

Pass 11 Jan 2011 53,432 miles

slight coolant leak from n/s lower radiator

slight oil leak from front diff.pinion

Pass 14 Jan 2010 44,913 miles

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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GK53 MXG is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee in Silver with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GK53 MXG, 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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What year was GK53 MXG registered?

GK53 MXG is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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