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LA03 XXT

2003 Jeep Cherokee

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

128,933 mi
Last recorded128,933 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee73,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 XXT
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 128,933 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 126,385 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s/n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 126,384 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Coil spring corroded o/s/n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 124,908 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 124,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 119,687 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 119,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 115,705 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 103,913 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still supported

Fail 2 Jul 2019 103,913 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still supported

Pass 14 Jul 2018 97,621 miles

Little reserve travel in handbrake lever.

Pass 12 Jul 2017 92,498 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 84,593 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 80,758 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 76,570 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2013 73,511 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 73,511 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 69,723 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear brake discs pitted slightly

tow bar fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2012 69,723 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear brake discs pitted slightly

tow bar fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2011 65,679 miles

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

engine undertray fitted

front brake discs wearing

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic inner sill covers fitted

rear differential oil leak

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 17 Jun 2010 60,445 miles

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

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

engine undertray fitted

front and rear brake discs becoming quite worn

front differential damp

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic inner sill covers fitted

power steering hose damp

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 30 Jun 2009 53,719 miles

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted

plastic inner sill covers fitted

rigid plastic boot liner trim fitted

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Fail 30 Jun 2009 53,719 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted

plastic inner sill covers fitted

rigid plastic boot liner trim fitted

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 15 Jul 2008 45,923 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 38,254 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 38,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 29,148 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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LA03 XXT is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 73,634 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA03 XXT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LA03 XXT is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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