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LS53 HGP

2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto

Black Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,457 mi
Last recorded104,457 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 HGP
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited V6 Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 104,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 104,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 101,700 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroding.

Pass 15 Aug 2019 99,061 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 99,061 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 96,116 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 96,116 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 92,625 miles

engine light indicates a fault

Pass 12 Aug 2016 88,881 miles

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

engine light indicates a fault

Pass 21 Aug 2015 86,473 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 86,472 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 82,715 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 86,374 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 77,356 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 77,356 miles

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

Engine light on.

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 73,602 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 73,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres has a slight cracks

Pass 29 Jan 2011 68,628 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 60,002 miles

advise front brake discs slightly scored edges

advise on nearside front tyre wearing on shoulder treads

rear fog lamp switch slightly sticky

slight smearing from front wipers

strong advise on offside front tyre wearing low on inner treads

strong advise on offside front tyre wearing/balding on inner shoulder treads

Fail 18 Jan 2010 60,002 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise front brake discs slightly scored edges

advise on nearside front tyre wearing on shoulder treads

rear fog lamp switch slightly sticky

slight smearing from front wipers

strong advise on offside front tyre wearing low on inner treads

strong advise on offside front tyre wearing/balding on inner shoulder treads

Pass 22 Jan 2009 53,052 miles

Advise front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 44,728 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 44,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Advise front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 28,150 miles

Advise nearside front tyre (inner and outer) edges wearing low

Advise offside front tyre (inner) edge wearing low

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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LS53 HGP is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto in Black with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LS53 HGP, 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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LS53 HGP is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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