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HJ53 WMO

2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport

Blue Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,358 mi
Last recorded101,358 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport81,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 WMO
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Crd Sport
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 101,358 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 101,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/70/16 106t AT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2025 92,232 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 87,311 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 87,053 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% unbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper suspension arm bushes perished,but have no play, both sides of vehicle.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

some corrosion though out underside of vehicle, but none excessive enough to fail

Fail 22 Nov 2022 87,051 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% unbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper suspension arm bushes perished,but have no play, both sides of vehicle.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

some corrosion though out underside of vehicle, but none excessive enough to fail

Pass 24 Nov 2021 86,627 miles

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs, front and rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Some corrosion in underside of vehicle,but none excessive enough to fail.

plastic cover trims fitted both sides of vehicle

Fail 1 Nov 2021 86,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Corrode around bush housing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Corrode around bush housing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Plastic trims fitted to both outer sills

Various underbody and component corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2020 85,928 miles

All lower suspension components corroded,none excessive enough to fail

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 85,922 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and Outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All lower suspension components corroded,none excessive enough to fail

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 85,351 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber upper mount slight corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber upper mount slight corrosion

Park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Oct 2018 82,540 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 80,491 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 77,785 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 74,117 miles

coil spring corroded As four,but not excessive enough to fail (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 71,148 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 71,147 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 68,543 miles

rear brake metal/hose corroded,not excessive enough to fail

Fail 30 Sep 2013 68,543 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake metal/hose corroded,not excessive enough to fail

Pass 26 Oct 2012 63,809 miles

front metal/rubber outter brake pipes corroded,not excessive enough to fail test

Pass 28 Sep 2011 59,924 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake discs are worn and pitted

front metal/rubber flexi brake pipes are corroded,both sides of vehicle

Pass 1 Oct 2010 52,687 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2009 47,234 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,972 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 32,604 miles

very little reserve travel on parking brake.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 26,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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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HJ53 WMO is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport in Blue with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HJ53 WMO, 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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HJ53 WMO is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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