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KY53 AJV

2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Blue Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

130,652 mi
Last recorded130,652 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 AJV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 130,652 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 128,810 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 128,810 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 126,528 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 126,521 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) contaminated Hub seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 116,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 116,537 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 116,524 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 108,328 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 100,650 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 96,908 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 92,742 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 92,696 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 85,739 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 76,390 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 76,390 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 67,399 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 67,398 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 59,487 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 59,185 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2012 56,053 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 47,763 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,112 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 34,823 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,806 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,637 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 19,893 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake discs rusty

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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KY53 AJV is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Blue with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 68,182 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY53 AJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KY53 AJV registered?

KY53 AJV is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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