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HG53 WRJ

2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

130,662 mi
Last recorded130,662 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport81,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 WRJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Crd Sport
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 130,662 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 129,707 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 128,177 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 11 Dec 2021 126,536 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 126,278 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 125,956 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 123,741 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 119,585 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn Rear joint ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 115,854 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 113,441 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 113,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 109,658 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 109,573 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 99,504 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 87,203 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 76,664 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 69,755 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 69,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine leaking oil

engine noisey

Pass 25 Mar 2009 60,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 51,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear inner brake pads appear to be worn low.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 51,842 miles

rear inner brake pads appear to be worn low.

Fail 3 Apr 2007 39,783 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust smoking at idle

front propshaft rear gaiter split

rear discs corroded at edges

very dirty underneath, should be cleaned prior to next test

Pass 3 Apr 2007 39,783 miles

exhaust smoking at idle

front propshaft rear gaiter split

rear discs corroded at edges

very dirty underneath, should be cleaned prior to next test

Pass 13 Apr 2006 24,378 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport?

Based on 17,427 MOT tests across 1,056 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,039
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,056
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 422
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 388
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 344
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 340
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HG53 WRJ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 81,917 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 509 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG53 WRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was HG53 WRJ registered?

HG53 WRJ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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