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WR53 WLU

2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A

Black Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

155,377 mi
Last recorded155,377 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A80,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 WLU
MakeJeep
ModelGr Cherokee V8 Overland A
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 155,377 miles

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))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 155,377 miles

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))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 155,374 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 148,800 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 143,205 miles

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))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 139,037 miles

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))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 139,025 miles

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))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 132,798 miles

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))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 132,794 miles

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))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 128,375 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 126,189 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 126,189 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 117,346 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 117,346 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 111,058 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 111,058 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 104,483 miles

fault on tow-bar socket electrics

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 25 Feb 2013 104,480 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 94,340 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 94,340 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 82,130 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 70,657 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 60,721 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 41,126 miles

slight play in both front bottom joints up and down movement

Pass 30 Jan 2007 34,974 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A?

Based on 5,910 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
5,548
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 109
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 105
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 97
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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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