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MD03 AUA

2003 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A

Black Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

105,181 mi
Last recorded105,181 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A80,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 AUA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Extreme Sport A
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc
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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 105,181 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 100,511 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 99,117 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 99,104 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 96,015 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front Exhaust Joints Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle boomerang support arm bushes worn o.k at time of test.

Fail 24 Mar 2021 95,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S and N/S FRONT INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Front Exhaust Joints Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle boomerang support arm bushes worn o.k at time of test.

Pass 27 Mar 2020 91,895 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 79,878 miles

handbrake efficiency 18%

handbrake travel high

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

corrosion hole n/s/r inner sill/chassis

corrosion hole o/s/r outer sill

corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r outer sill

Pass 13 Mar 2018 69,817 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to n/s inner sill

Pass 15 Mar 2017 68,260 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 66,622 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 66,622 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 59,864 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine check light on

Fail 6 Mar 2015 59,864 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine check light on

Pass 12 Mar 2014 58,089 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 58,089 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 56,022 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 56,022 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 53,525 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 51,409 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 48,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Mar 2010 48,342 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2009 42,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 33,854 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 24,320 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 24,320 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 23,750 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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MD03 AUA is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A in Black with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MD03 AUA, 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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MD03 AUA is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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