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DF53 SOH

2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-land A

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,426 mi
Last recorded159,426 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-land A91,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 SOH
MakeJeep
ModelGr Cherokee Crd Ov-land A
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2025 159,426 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body Mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body Mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body Mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 146,238 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 144,910 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 142,028 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 140,183 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 139,178 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 139,177 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 135,703 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 130,714 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 126,844 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 118,774 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 108,675 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 105,109 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 101,584 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 97,294 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 90,773 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 82,216 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 82,216 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 65,448 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 55,546 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 46,068 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-land A?

Based on 15,684 MOT tests across 948 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
6,721
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
948
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 386
position lamp(s) not working 372
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 343
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 325
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 322
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DF53 SOH is a 2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-land A in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-land A models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 91,246 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-land A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 386 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF53 SOH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-land A typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-land A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DF53 SOH is a 2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-land A, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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