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KM53 TYG

2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,058 mi
Last recorded168,058 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto89,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 TYG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Crd Sport Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 168,058 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 168,058 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 155,960 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 144,912 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 142,631 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 142,631 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 138,744 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake travel becoming excessive

under side sills becoming corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2020 131,313 miles

hand brake travel becoming excessive

Pass 26 Nov 2019 126,067 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 126,067 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 120,847 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 120,847 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 115,505 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 115,458 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 108,548 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 108,548 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported BRACKET REPAIRED (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 99,110 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 92,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inside edge at time of test

exhaust system deteriorated at time of test

Pass 9 Dec 2013 91,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust system deteriorated at time of test

Fail 17 Dec 2012 85,672 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the front windscreen has a crack but out side the wiper swept area at the time of test

Pass 17 Dec 2012 85,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the front windscreen has a crack but out side the wiper swept area at the time of test

Pass 7 Dec 2011 80,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power steering pipes deteriorated at time of test

Pass 20 Dec 2010 74,840 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 69,092 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 62,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 54,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 54,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 45,205 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto?

Based on 16,343 MOT tests across 981 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
5,841
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
981
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 461
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 439
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 430
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 317
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 315
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KM53 TYG is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 89,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM53 TYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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KM53 TYG is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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