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LY53 JEJ

2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto

Blue Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

161,224 mi
Last recorded161,224 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto89,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 JEJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Crd Sport Auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 161,224 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 161,220 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake only just meets requirments

Pass 27 Aug 2025 158,955 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 158,866 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 158,865 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 157,582 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Early Corrosion

Offside Rear Outer Sill Holed, Not Within Seat Belt Anchorage / Suspension Mounting

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Ns + Os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 157,580 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Transfer Box Prop Shaft (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Lever Has Excessive Travel (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Early Corrosion

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Transfer Box Prop Shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Ns + Os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 151,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively transfer propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion nearside inner sill panel

Pass 3 Mar 2021 150,819 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 150,719 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 145,321 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 135,688 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 126,024 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 126,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 116,149 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 108,240 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 108,240 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 102,496 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 102,496 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 98,712 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 94,915 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 89,534 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 76,773 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

handbrake almost at max travel

Pass 1 May 2009 63,511 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 63,511 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 51,955 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 44,061 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto?

Based on 16,343 MOT tests across 981 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
5,841
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
981
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 461
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 439
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 430
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 317
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 315
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LY53 JEJ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto in Blue with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 89,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY53 JEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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LY53 JEJ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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