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KE53 ZLK

2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

120,147 mi
Last recorded120,147 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport81,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 ZLK
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Crd Sport
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 120,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Vehicle emits smoke on acceleration

Vehicle has been heavily modified

Pass 23 Dec 2021 120,018 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 120,018 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 117,049 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished/cracking

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre 80% worn

Fail 26 Nov 2020 117,042 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

nearside rear tyre perished/cracking

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre 80% worn

Pass 7 Aug 2019 111,270 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 107,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 103,900 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 100,238 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 95,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 91,357 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 86,098 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 78,947 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 70,193 miles

Low parking brake efficiency

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs rusted and poor condition

Wipers poor

Pass 22 Sep 2010 62,089 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 53,391 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 46,484 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 38,347 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 31,596 miles

both rear tyres getting close to limit

both wiper blades split at ends

noise from front of engine

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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KE53 ZLK is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KE53 ZLK, 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 KE53 ZLK registered?

KE53 ZLK is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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