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LC53 NHU

2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto

Silver Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,226 mi
Last recorded49,226 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto61,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 NHU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited V6 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 49,226 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 49,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 49,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 49,138 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 48,700 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 48,700 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 47,414 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 46,238 miles

bonnet struts

Fail 9 Feb 2016 46,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front 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 Rear tyre perished/split

bonnet struts

offside front tyre perished/split

Pass 9 Feb 2015 44,594 miles

offside front tyre perished

Pass 15 Feb 2014 42,211 miles

both offside tyres have perished sidewalls

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 40,314 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 40,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 37,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

hand brake travel

Fail 5 Nov 2010 35,387 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel

Pass 5 Nov 2010 35,387 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel

Pass 20 Nov 2009 33,361 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 29,764 miles

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

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 25,050 miles

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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LC53 NHU is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto in Silver with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LC53 NHU, 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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What year was LC53 NHU registered?

LC53 NHU is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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