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HG53 KHM

2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A

Black Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,382 mi
Last recorded104,382 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A80,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 KHM
MakeJeep
ModelGr Cherokee V8 Overland A
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 104,382 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 104,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 92,788 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 92,785 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 86,535 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

bonnet prop u/s

centre box appears to be blowing slightly

front discs worn and corroded

high level rear brake light not working pressumed disconnected

nearside front exhaust manifold blowing

nearside rear light lens taped up temporarily

pads front appear low

passenger door mirror slightly loose

stone chips in screen

Fail 9 May 2012 86,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

bonnet supports u/s

front discs worn slightly

front pads appear to be getting low

high level brake light not working pressumed disconnected?

nearside rear lens broken on fog light section

passenger door mirror loose

stone chip in screen

Pass 8 Apr 2011 76,650 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 76,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Both front brake disc are worn.

Both rear tyres getting low.

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

Front diff prop seal leaking.

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder.

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside frpont axle seal leaking

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 59,988 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 59,988 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

O/S handbrake shoes worn down to metal.

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 40,849 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 36,570 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 27,169 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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HG53 KHM is a 2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A in Black with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HG53 KHM, 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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HG53 KHM is a 2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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