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KM53 TYW

2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,083 mi
Last recorded134,083 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto89,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 TYW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Crd Sport Auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 134,083 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald 235-65-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm 235-65-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm 235-65-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 134,057 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald 235-65-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm 235-65-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm 235-65-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 129,790 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 129,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2023 128,550 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 128,550 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 124,843 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 124,843 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 120,713 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 117,950 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 117,943 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 116,069 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 113,259 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 113,259 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 109,075 miles

Central exhaust mounting broken but is adequately supported

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 11 Apr 2018 109,074 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central exhaust mounting broken but is adequately supported

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Jul 2017 104,266 miles

Nearside Rear top axle arm bush worn

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust mounting bracket very corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2017 104,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear top axle arm bush worn

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust mounting bracket very corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 98,036 miles

Front Oil leak slight weep from drive input seal on rear of differential ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 90,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 90,065 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake pads worn very low -close to excess-

Handbrake travel very long / high

Pass 15 Jul 2014 80,505 miles

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

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

both front tyre outer edges low

Fail 15 Jul 2014 80,505 miles

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

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

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

both front tyre outer edges low

Pass 30 Jul 2013 73,705 miles

mill light on

rear brake disc pitted

Pass 27 Jun 2012 67,419 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 67,416 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 61,231 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 61,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 56,143 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 55,960 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 55,597 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside front tyre tread low on edges

Offside front tyre tread low on edges

Rear brake discs scored and lipped

Pass 23 Jun 2009 49,178 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 49,178 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 40,941 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 34,247 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 31,563 miles

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 TYW is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TYW, 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 TYW is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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