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GL53 RYY

2003 Jeep Cherokee

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

218,345 mi
Last recorded218,345 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee73,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 RYY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 218,345 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 216,872 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 208,964 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 208,964 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 203,619 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 191,766 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 191,766 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 181,097 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 181,097 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 171,612 miles

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

Slight damage on front registration plate

Pass 1 Dec 2015 164,034 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 164,034 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 149,637 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 139,551 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 133,271 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 128,947 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 128,947 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 121,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 121,439 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Oct 2009 105,640 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 87,929 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 61,174 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 32,449 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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GL53 RYY is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GL53 RYY, 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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GL53 RYY is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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