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NL53 YTA

2003 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Sport Auto

Red Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,555 mi
Last recorded80,555 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Sport Auto60,727 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 YTA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 3.7 Sport Auto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 80,555 miles

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

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

all underside of vehicle showing signs of deterioration

oil leaks on gearbox and differential

Pass 18 Feb 2017 75,369 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules on axle (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 75,309 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases two different places (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules on axle (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 70,645 miles

corrosion on all brake pipes to and from brake hoses

Fail 8 Dec 2015 70,645 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on all brake pipes to and from brake hoses

Pass 11 Jun 2015 69,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre Starting To Crack

Pass 2 Jun 2014 66,286 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 65,656 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2013 65,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2012 60,727 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

air bag light not working.

battery inscure.

corrosion both front flexy metal brake pipe ends.Ok at time of test.

front diff has a slight oil leak.

n/s mirror slightly loose.Ok at time of test.

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge.Ok at time of test.

rear diff has a slight oil leak.

Fail 6 Dec 2012 60,727 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light not working.

battery inscure.

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

corrosion both front flexy metal brake pipe ends.Ok at time of test.

front diff has a slight oil leak.

n/s mirror slightly loose.Ok at time of test.

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge.Ok at time of test.

rear diff has a slight oil leak.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 51,009 miles

Battery insecure

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge.

slight exhaust blow from centre silencer.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 46,569 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 42,764 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 37,832 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 29,331 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 22,664 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 22,660 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Sport Auto?

Based on 1,608 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
5,094
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
Registration plate lamp not working 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
position lamp(s) not working 31
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NL53 YTA is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Sport Auto in Red with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Sport Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 60,727 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 3.7 Sport Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL53 YTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Sport Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Sport Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NL53 YTA is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Sport Auto, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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