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RX53 MKD

2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

107,473 mi
Last recorded107,473 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd79,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 MKD
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited Crd
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 107,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 107,473 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 106,745 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 106,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 106,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 105,205 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 104,127 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 101,477 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 99,376 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 97,492 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 97,492 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 95,059 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 92,471 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 90,732 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 88,300 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 88,298 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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)

oil leak from rear axle oil seal

rear tyres slightly perished

slight oil leak from transfer box rear seal

Pass 21 May 2013 86,227 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 86,226 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear axle oil seal leaking slightly

rear gearbox oil seal leaking slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2012 80,330 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2011 76,130 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 71,989 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 66,282 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 62,278 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 62,278 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 49,781 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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RX53 MKD is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RX53 MKD, 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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What year was RX53 MKD registered?

RX53 MKD is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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