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GY53 PXJ

2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A

Black Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,581 mi
Last recorded133,581 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A80,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 PXJ
MakeJeep
ModelGr Cherokee V8 Overland A
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 133,581 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 124,589 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak front diff slight leaking ()

centre exhaust clamp weak

Fail 27 Jun 2017 124,520 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak front diff slight leaking ()

centre exhaust clamp weak

Pass 24 Jun 2016 116,147 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 107,018 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 106,995 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 101,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 101,987 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 97,019 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 91,396 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Jul 2011 84,934 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 82,752 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 82,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 72,579 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 63,130 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 63,130 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 55,582 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 45,087 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A?

Based on 5,910 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
5,548
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 109
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 105
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 97
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GY53 PXJ is a 2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A in Black with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 80,355 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 Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY53 PXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GY53 PXJ is a 2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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