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OW03 EVT

2003 Jeep Cherokee

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,769 mi
Last recorded153,769 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee73,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 EVT
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 153,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 147,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 141,616 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 134,649 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 131,724 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 131,694 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 122,288 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 115,269 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 111,031 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 104,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 104,294 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 98,174 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 91,804 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 86,304 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 76,107 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 65,227 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 65,227 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 56,933 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 56,933 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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OW03 EVT is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 73,634 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OW03 EVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW03 EVT registered?

OW03 EVT is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is OW03 EVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW03 EVT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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