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LG03 VZJ

2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Silver Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,488 mi
Last recorded104,488 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 VZJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 104,488 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer bushes on A arm worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes aged and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 103,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 101,755 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 101,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe under pump (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear seatbelts not fully checked due to seat being in stowed position

Pass 2 Nov 2021 99,717 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 99,717 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 98,849 miles

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

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

Nearside 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))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 97,990 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff casing seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both front headlights deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 95,341 miles

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))

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly deteriorated but light out put not reduced

Nearside Front Indicator lens damaged

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp slightly deteriorated but light out put not reduced

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 95,341 miles

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))

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly deteriorated but light out put not reduced

Nearside Front Indicator lens damaged

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp slightly deteriorated but light out put not reduced

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 91,366 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 85,694 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 80,808 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 80,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014
Pass 25 Nov 2013 71,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 66,739 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 60,849 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 60,849 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 55,112 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 52,987 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 52,830 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 45,526 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 38,565 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 38,535 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 30,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front windscreen damaged in"ZONE"A but not obscuring drivers vision

Pass 27 Mar 2006 24,654 miles

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

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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LG03 VZJ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Silver with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LG03 VZJ, 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 LG03 VZJ registered?

LG03 VZJ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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