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OV53 DYG

2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto

Black Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,504 mi
Last recorded101,504 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 DYG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited V6 Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 101,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 99,098 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

rear tyres starting to perish (sidewalls)

Pass 8 Apr 2022 95,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also tread getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog light switch slightly faulty --still operates light

Fail 8 Apr 2022 95,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also tread getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog light switch slightly faulty --still operates light

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 94,159 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 89,082 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 88,021 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 88,021 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 83,626 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 83,626 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 80,167 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 77,965 miles

os wiper smeary

Pass 10 Jul 2014 75,308 miles

rear discs worn

Fail 8 Jul 2014 75,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

rear discs worn

Pass 27 Jun 2012 67,765 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 67,763 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 63,701 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 59,238 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 51,006 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 41,226 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 38,441 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 31,889 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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OV53 DYG is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto in Black with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 OV53 DYG, 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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OV53 DYG is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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