2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 CRD Limited 2.5L Diesel · RO03 MLF
2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 CRD Limited (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2003. Recorded mileage 147,880 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- JEEP CHEROKEE 2.5 CRD LIMITED
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,880 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO03 MLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 147,880 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO03 MLF 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 2.5 Crd Limited (RO03 MLF) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
RO03 MLF Mileage History
- 31/01/2023133,331 mi
- 29/01/2024136,147 mi+2,816 mi
- 08/03/2025138,194 mi+2,047 mi
- 27/02/2026147,880 mi+9,686 mi
- 13/03/2026147,880 mi
Average of roughly 4,675 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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