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LN53 VUU

2003 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,666 mi
Last recorded98,666 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A80,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 VUU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Extreme Sport A
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 98,666 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Middle exhaust support insecue

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

Fail 28 Dec 2019 98,565 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front headlight dipped beam light output slightly reduced

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 95,080 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 89,782 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 89,782 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 84,395 miles

Nail in tyre offside rear tyre near valve ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 79,344 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres low tread depth approx. 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 74,012 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 73,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 66,476 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 60,914 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 56,479 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 56,479 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre in poor condition and punctured

Pass 9 Sep 2010 50,790 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 42,060 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 42,060 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 28,561 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A?

Based on 6,200 MOT tests across 348 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
6,011
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
348
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 199
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 177
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 163
parking brake recording little or no effort 128
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LN53 VUU is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 80,238 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 Extreme Sport A fails its MOT is parking brake lever has no reserve travel, accounting for 199 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LN53 VUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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LN53 VUU is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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