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YD53 ZHK

2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport

Blue Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

137,573 mi
Last recorded137,573 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport81,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 ZHK
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Crd Sport
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 137,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Differential mounting deteriorated

Fail 14 Jan 2026 137,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 50cm marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 60cm marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear differential mounting bushes defective(Marked)

Pass 9 Jan 2025 132,999 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024
Pass 19 Jan 2024 127,239 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 127,229 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 121,302 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 121,195 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes . (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 113,839 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 113,837 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 111,051 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 111,050 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected under bonnet (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 105,340 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front coil springs corroded condition

both rear coil springs corroded condition

centre exhaust corroded and has a minor leak

Fail 6 Nov 2019 105,340 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both rear (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front coil springs corroded condition

both rear coil springs corroded condition

centre exhaust corroded and has a minor leak

Pass 8 Nov 2018 96,156 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2018 96,156 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2017 88,418 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 88,418 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 82,764 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 82,763 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 79,213 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 76,192 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 76,192 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 73,193 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 70,093 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 64,591 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 58,777 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 50,798 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 43,352 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 43,352 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 35,621 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 25,123 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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YD53 ZHK is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport in Blue with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 YD53 ZHK, 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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YD53 ZHK is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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