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LR53 WLX

2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto

Silver Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

127,412 mi
Last recorded127,412 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 WLX
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited V6 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2024 127,412 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 124,704 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear joint to transfer box (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bushes all worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bushes all worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 122,959 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 121,953 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 119,794 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 109,310 miles

Rear Upper top arm slight play in bush

Pass 2 Aug 2018 90,308 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 83,439 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 80,724 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 78,648 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 70,667 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

wipers smearing but not effecting view of road

Pass 15 Aug 2013 58,633 miles

EML ON

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

slight oil leak from front differentail area

Pass 31 Jul 2012 47,592 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 44,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 43,059 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 43,059 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 41,005 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 37,420 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 28,304 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 18,554 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 WLX is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto in Silver with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LR53 WLX, 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 WLX is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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