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DV03 FLJ

2003 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,046 mi
Last recorded136,046 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A80,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 FLJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Extreme Sport A
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2021 136,046 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear u j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking from engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced doorstep area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear axle seal leaking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both under sills and outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2020 128,238 miles

fluid around nearside rear brakes

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 128,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1x (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fluid around nearside rear brakes

Pass 6 Jul 2019 123,420 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 121,228 miles

both front tyres slightly perished and wearing on edges

both rear tyres slightly perished

front brake discs slightly worn

front inner brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear brake backing plate damp

offside track rod end has slight play

steering rack damp

windscreen slightly damaged not affecting drivers veiw

Pass 28 Jun 2017 119,157 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fluid around nearside rear brake backing plate possible axel seal

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 May 2016 111,984 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 109,082 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, cannot test seatbelt

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside spotlight inoperative

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet struts weak

Fail 27 Nov 2015 109,072 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, cannot test seatbelt

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside spotlight inoperative

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet struts weak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 105,261 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 101,484 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 97,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 97,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 92,670 miles

235/70/16

advise corrosion to offside and near side front lower shocker mounts

advise front tyre wear offside 1.6mm

advise security of front bull bars

tracking

Fail 31 Oct 2011 92,608 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

235/70/16

advise corrosion to offside and near side front lower shocker mounts

advise front tyre wear offside 1.6mm

advise security of front bull bars

tracking

Pass 1 Nov 2010 87,991 miles

Wear to front brake pads

Wear to tyres on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2009 81,781 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 81,781 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fluid level low in master cylinder

Pass 4 Aug 2008 75,538 miles

Bonnet catch come off cable

Both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges, advise rectification

Oil leak

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 66,643 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 66,643 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 51,936 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A?

Based on 6,200 MOT tests across 348 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
6,011
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
348
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 199
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 177
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 163
parking brake recording little or no effort 128
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DV03 FLJ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 80,238 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 Extreme Sport A fails its MOT is parking brake lever has no reserve travel, accounting for 199 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV03 FLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DV03 FLJ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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