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HJ03 WLF

2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

102,007 mi
Last recorded102,007 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 WLF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 102,007 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 102,007 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn differential bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

battery light illuminated

Pass 9 Sep 2022 99,178 miles

Central Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive transformer oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit cracked up

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 97,306 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 95,853 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit broken

coolant low

Fail 20 Oct 2020 95,853 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

coolant low

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit broken

Pass 18 Apr 2019 94,646 miles

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Offside half shaft sill seeping

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 94,646 miles

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens broken

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

Offside half shaft sill seeping

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 91,894 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 91,894 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear half shaft sill seaping

Pass 20 Jan 2017 89,109 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 9 Jan 2017 89,037 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Jan 2016 86,310 miles

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 83,826 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 80,868 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 80,868 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 74,378 miles

o/s steering rack joint leaking fluid. oil leaking from gearbox area?.

Fail 18 May 2012 74,234 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s steering rack joint leaking fluid. oil leaking from gearbox area?.

Pass 27 May 2011 69,862 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 65,860 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 60,401 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 54,528 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 54,528 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 44,806 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 33,408 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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HJ03 WLF is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 68,182 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 Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ03 WLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HJ03 WLF is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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