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WJ53 SVO

2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,576 mi
Last recorded98,576 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A85,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 SVO
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited Crd A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2022 98,576 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Differential A frame bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Differential A frame bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Front to rear hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 94,165 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 94,165 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 87,408 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 82,639 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 79,009 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 72,200 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 66,790 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 61,960 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 57,126 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 52,356 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 47,477 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 41,708 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 41,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 34,728 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 25,377 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 18,637 miles

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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WJ53 SVO is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WJ53 SVO, 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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WJ53 SVO is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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