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HJ53 VZH

2003 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,287 mi
Last recorded156,287 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A80,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 VZH
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Extreme Sport A
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 156,287 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 156,286 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 154,671 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 147,871 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 144,125 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 139,704 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 136,414 miles

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

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 16 Jul 2021 136,402 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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 30 Aug 2019 133,137 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 133,137 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 132,404 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 130,764 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 130,672 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 126,024 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 123,186 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 123,179 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 119,854 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 119,854 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 118,661 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 117,906 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear discs worn

Pass 7 Sep 2010 115,796 miles

All brake discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 106,611 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 98,481 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 86,735 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 69,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Nov 2006 69,352 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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HJ53 VZH is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ53 VZH, 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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What year was HJ53 VZH registered?

HJ53 VZH is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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