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GX53 DFL

2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,105 mi
Last recorded127,105 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd79,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 DFL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited Crd
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 127,105 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 127,099 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Sep 2019 121,356 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 116,660 miles

rear arm attached to rear diff ball joint mounted in rubber bush . bush above rear diff worn recommend inspection

Fail 19 Oct 2018 116,470 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine excessive blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear arm attached to rear diff ball joint mounted in rubber bush . bush above rear diff worn recommend inspection

Pass 24 Oct 2017 103,267 miles

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

Oil leak Front and rear diffs. ()

Rear Both tyres have cracks in tread.

Fail 13 Oct 2017 103,259 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 20 (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak Front and rear diffs. ()

Rear Both tyres have cracks in tread.

Pass 7 Dec 2016 99,792 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 99,791 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded leaking (2.3.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 93,266 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 89,368 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear diff damp with oil

Pass 17 Dec 2013 85,278 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 77,062 miles

rear brake discs starting to get in poor condition

Fail 23 Nov 2012 77,062 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake discs starting to get in poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2011 69,336 miles

rear door damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2011 69,336 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear door damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2010 57,163 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 48,875 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 39,816 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 39,816 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 26,334 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 11,777 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd?

Based on 23,493 MOT tests across 1,411 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,253
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 604
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 600
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 489
parking brake recording little or no effort 433
Registration plate lamp not working 432
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GX53 DFL is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 79,404 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 Crd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX53 DFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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GX53 DFL is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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