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VU03 YJH

2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A

Silver Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

108,310 mi
Last recorded108,310 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A85,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 YJH
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited Crd A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 108,310 miles

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

Parking brake effort only just within requirements

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 28 May 2024 106,299 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 104,287 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 3 May 2022 101,891 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 101,884 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 100,159 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 97,204 miles

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

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

Slight weep from power steering rack

Pass 3 May 2019 95,548 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 95,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 93,042 miles

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

n/s steering arm has slight play in its inner most fixing

park brake high in operation

small engine oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2018 93,042 miles

small engine oil leak

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

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

Stop lamp not working hi level (1.2.1b)

n/s steering arm has slight play in its inner most fixing

park brake high in operation

Pass 29 Apr 2017 90,091 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S STEERING ARM OR BALL JOINT

VEHICAL HAS MAJOR ENGINE OIL LEAK

VEHICAL HAS MAJOR ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 29 Apr 2017 90,091 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working both number plate lights in op (1.1.C.1d)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S STEERING ARM OR BALL JOINT

VEHICAL HAS MAJOR ENGINE OIL LEAK

VEHICAL HAS MAJOR ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 24 Apr 2016 86,741 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 82,348 miles

Handbrake lever has litle reserve travel

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

Slight weep from nearside of steering rack

Pass 29 Apr 2014 78,808 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 78,803 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 74,374 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 69,222 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2011 65,107 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SLIGHT BIND AT OSF WHEEL

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 60,255 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 24 Mar 2009 55,895 miles

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

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)

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

nearside front tyre going out of shape

Fail 24 Mar 2009 55,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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)

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

nearside front tyre going out of shape

Pass 27 Mar 2008 52,099 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 43,234 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 43,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 36,363 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A?

Based on 50,129 MOT tests across 2,940 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
5,858
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,379
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,371
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,090
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 980
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 824
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VU03 YJH is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A in Silver with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 85,142 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,379 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU03 YJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was VU03 YJH registered?

VU03 YJH is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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