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RL52 SVO

2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,308 mi
Last recorded103,308 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 SVO
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 103,308 miles

nearside door mirror glass loose

Fail 9 Jul 2016 103,308 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

nearside door mirror glass loose

Pass 17 Jul 2015 85,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 85,841 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 18 Jul 2014 75,232 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front propshaft rear coupling worn

Fail 14 Jul 2014 75,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perished

front propshaft rear coupling worn

Pass 3 Jun 2013 66,474 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 66,474 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 60,850 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 60,850 miles

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

Dampness at power steering rack and gaitors.

Exhaust silencer poor condition.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Park brake has poor operation.

Pass 21 May 2011 56,148 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 56,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil misting to offside of steering rack

Pass 28 May 2010 50,161 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2010 50,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 44,277 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 36,989 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 30,560 miles

LONG PARK BRAKE TRAVEL

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 30,420 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 30,420 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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RL52 SVO is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 68,182 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 Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RL52 SVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RL52 SVO registered?

RL52 SVO is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is RL52 SVO safe to buy?

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