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AO03 DTK

2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A

Blue Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,442 mi
Last recorded126,442 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A85,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 DTK
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited Crd A
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 126,442 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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))

injector chuffing

Pass 2 May 2018 117,865 miles

Offside Rear halfshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 22 Apr 2017 111,589 miles

Offside Rear half shaft seal leaking

Fail 11 Apr 2017 111,589 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear half shaft seal leaking

Pass 6 Jun 2016 102,913 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 102,913 miles

Battery insecure wrong battery (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 102,814 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 May 2015 99,586 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 99,586 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 98,104 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 93,846 miles

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

n/s/rear brake slight resistance

pos.slight play in antiroll bar bush or joint

Fail 10 Apr 2013 93,844 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 84,542 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 84,542 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

front and rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 27 Nov 2010 78,612 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 63,608 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 63,608 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front wipers split

Pass 8 Apr 2008 58,232 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 53,461 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 40,256 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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AO03 DTK is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A in Blue with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO03 DTK, 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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AO03 DTK is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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