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WJ03 LFZ

2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,890 mi
Last recorded107,890 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 LFZ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 107,890 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 107,235 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 106,236 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 105,001 miles

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 96,197 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 96,197 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 87,876 miles

Rear drums damp slightly.

Slight cut on nearside front tyre tread.

Fail 18 Nov 2013 87,876 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Rear drums damp slightly.

Slight cut on nearside front tyre tread.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 78,218 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 78,210 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Contamination around nearside rear brake drum.

Contamination around offside rear brake drum.

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 64,679 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 55,866 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to persih

oil leak from front diff prop oil seal

oil leak from transfer box rear prop oil seal

Fail 4 Nov 2010 55,866 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

both rear tyres starting to persih

oil leak from front diff prop oil seal

oil leak from transfer box rear prop oil seal

Fail 16 Oct 2010 55,371 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 45,629 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 38,214 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 33,469 miles

front propshaft diff seal leaking

Pass 19 Oct 2006 27,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 24,678 miles

advise n/s front tyre on 2mm

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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WJ03 LFZ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ03 LFZ, 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 WJ03 LFZ registered?

WJ03 LFZ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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