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KL53 LKU

2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto

Blue Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,218 mi
Last recorded106,218 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 LKU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited V6 Auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 106,218 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 102,823 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 102,823 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 98,832 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 98,832 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 96,637 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer Hanging Bracket Corroded & Broke.

Fail 24 Sep 2014 96,636 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

All $ Brake Discs Rusty.

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer Hanging Bracket Corroded & Broke.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 87,890 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2012 80,513 miles

Battery insecure

Both front tyres slightly worn (on 3mm)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 80,512 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Battery insecure

Both front tyres slightly worn (on 3mm)

Handbrake lever travel high

Pass 30 Nov 2010 71,302 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Nov 2010 71,232 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 63,359 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 55,228 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 54,996 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 42,605 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 39,499 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2006 31,806 miles

both front windows tinted too dark

Fail 30 Aug 2006 31,472 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto?

Based on 14,564 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,896
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 368
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 334
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 302
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 248
Registration plate lamp not working 245
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KL53 LKU is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto in Blue with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 61,194 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 Limited V6 Auto fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 368 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KL53 LKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KL53 LKU is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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