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2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,377 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed large exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible nearside and offside (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Clips or supports missing, adequately supported /nearside and offside
Gearbox mounting defective corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR AXLE UPPER SUPPORT FRAME AND ITS MOUNTING AREAS CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Upper Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability Offside bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Rubber to metal (1.1.11 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rubber to metal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rubber to metal (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
fault on tow-bar socket electrics
offside front tyre worn on inside edge
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
fault on tow-bar socket electrics
loud squeaking noise from rear brakes
offside front tyre worn on inside edge
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
slight play in both front bottom joints up and down movement
How Reliable is the Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A?
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WR53 WLU is a 2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A in Black with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
Across all 2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 80,355 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 Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR53 WLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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WR53 WLU is a 2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A, first registered on 8 December 2003.
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