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WJ53 SVT

2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport

Blue Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

114,371 mi
Last recorded114,371 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport81,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 SVT
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Crd Sport
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 114,371 miles

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))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 114,284 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 109,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 102,075 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 97,888 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 97,547 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 95,949 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 94,080 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 94,080 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 90,582 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 88,390 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 88,384 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 85,389 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 82,684 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 82,683 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 74,524 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 66,826 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 66,826 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 59,848 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 59,845 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 53,513 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 45,922 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 45,922 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 38,932 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 38,932 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 33,321 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 33,321 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 27,624 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 22,629 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport?

Based on 17,427 MOT tests across 1,056 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,039
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,056
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 422
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 388
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 344
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 340
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WJ53 SVT is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport in Blue with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 81,917 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 Crd Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 509 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ53 SVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was WJ53 SVT registered?

WJ53 SVT is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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