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RJ53 KPP

2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,265 mi
Last recorded183,265 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd79,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 KPP
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited Crd
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 183,265 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 181,263 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 178,925 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 176,451 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 173,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 167,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 161,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 154,743 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 148,018 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 147,961 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 142,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 139,881 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 136,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 135,238 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Slight play to steering rack

Fail 9 Jul 2014 135,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering fluid level on minimum

Slight play to steering rack

Pass 15 Apr 2013 127,261 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2013 127,261 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 113,438 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 95,600 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 81,382 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 81,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear diff oil leak

spare tyre soft

Pass 30 Oct 2008 68,893 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 68,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 55,355 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 55,180 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 55,180 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 53,714 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 42,641 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd?

Based on 23,493 MOT tests across 1,411 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,253
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 604
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 600
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 489
parking brake recording little or no effort 433
Registration plate lamp not working 432
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RJ53 KPP is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 79,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ53 KPP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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RJ53 KPP is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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