2003 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto 3.7L Petrol · LR53 BXM
2003 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto (3.7L, petrol). First registered 08 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 134,997 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- JEEP CHEROKEE 3.7 LIMITED AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,997 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LR53 BXM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 134,997 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR53 BXM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto (LR53 BXM) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LR53 BXM Mileage History
- 17/05/2024112,240 mi
- 23/05/2025125,498 mi+13,258 mi
- 27/06/2025125,498 mi
- 19/06/2026134,997 mi+9,499 mi
- 19/06/2026134,997 mi
Average of roughly 10,895 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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