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LR53 GJV

2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto

Black Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

73,619 mi
Last recorded73,619 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto61,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 GJV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited V6 Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 73,619 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And various suspension and braking components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 73,526 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And various suspension and braking components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 70,350 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 70,331 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 52% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 67,584 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Handbrake travel high, But not to stop

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 67,441 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear pipes/ hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension and brake components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 64,351 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 64,332 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 61,455 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 58,107 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm bushes also perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 55,250 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment both rear (1.1.18 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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 front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 46,922 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated close to no reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 46,922 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated close to no reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 38,997 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 38,991 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive leak from rear exhaust. (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated but exhaust not insecure.

Pass 4 Oct 2016 27,775 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 27,775 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2015 22,530 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 15,763 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 15,763 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 15,341 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 15,341 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 15,029 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 15,029 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 14,211 miles

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

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

rear brake discs pitted and rusty

Fail 19 Aug 2011 14,207 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear brake discs pitted and rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2010 12,993 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Jan 2009 12,146 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 11,441 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 9,802 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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LR53 GJV is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto in Black with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LR53 GJV, 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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LR53 GJV is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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