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GL53 OCY

2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto

Blue Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,984 mi
Last recorded60,984 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto61,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 OCY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited V6 Auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 60,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch and at calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch and at calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material t piece joint at rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 60,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch and at calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch and at calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material t piece joint at rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers had plastic covers fitted from being replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 60,585 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 15 Nov 2016 59,916 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 24 Nov 2015 59,421 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 58,266 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 58,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both sides rear brake discs corroded

Engine management light on

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 51,743 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust middle box slight leak

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 51,743 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine management light on

Exhaust middle box slight leak

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 43,262 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 39,252 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 33,426 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 29,765 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 29,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 26,697 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 23,376 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 17,854 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 17,854 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto?

Based on 14,564 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,896
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 368
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 334
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 302
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 248
Registration plate lamp not working 245
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GL53 OCY is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto in Blue with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 61,194 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 Limited V6 Auto fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 368 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL53 OCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GL53 OCY is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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