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YW03 PWJ

2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A

Silver Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,917 mi
Last recorded112,917 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A80,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 PWJ
MakeJeep
ModelGr Cherokee V8 Overland A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 112,917 miles

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

under side muddy

Pass 13 Mar 2025 112,337 miles

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

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four (5.2.3 (f))

underside of vehicle is showing slight signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2025 112,337 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four (5.2.3 (f))

underside of vehicle is showing slight signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2022 111,707 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 110,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

heatshield insecure

Pass 10 May 2018 107,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion hole to seam on centre box (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack to o/s lower corner (8.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 2 May 2018 107,621 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement push in temporary type (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides red (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning light indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion hole to seam on centre box (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack to o/s lower corner (8.3.1d)

brake warning/parking brake indicator light on permanently

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 103,280 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 97,169 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 90,985 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 85,113 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2013 82,467 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Apr 2012 82,040 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 66,397 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 55,284 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 42,041 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 42,028 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 36,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

center brake light inop

Pass 14 Apr 2007 30,082 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 23,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A?

Based on 5,910 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
5,548
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 109
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 105
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 97
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YW03 PWJ is a 2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A in Silver with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 80,355 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YW03 PWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YW03 PWJ is a 2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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