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Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,700 cc

LR53 GJVMOT history

LR53 GJV is a black petrol Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 73,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
73,619 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 GJV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Jeep
Model
Cherokee Limited V6 Auto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,700 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 GJV was last recorded at 73,619 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 93 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,526 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
93 miles
Average per year
3,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,619 miles
  • 2024 – 70,350 miles
  • 2023 – 67,584 miles
  • 2022 – 64,351 miles
  • 2021 – 61,455 miles
  • 2019 – 55,250 miles
  • 2018 – 46,922 miles
  • 2017 – 38,997 miles
  • 2016 – 27,775 miles
  • 2015 – 22,530 miles
  • 2014 – 15,763 miles
  • 2013 – 15,341 miles
  • 2012 – 15,029 miles
  • 2011 – 14,211 miles
  • 2010 – 12,993 miles
  • 2009 – 12,146 miles
  • 2008 – 11,441 miles
  • 2007 – 9,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,619 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And various suspension and braking components (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 15 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,619 miles (+93)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    73,619 miles
    Test number
    995599312077
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And various suspension and braking components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail73,526 miles (+3,176)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,526 miles
    Test number
    977087861331
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And various suspension and braking components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass70,350 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    70,350 miles
    Test number
    659527670548
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail70,331 miles (+2,747)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,331 miles
    Test number
    782851213700
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 52% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass67,584 miles (+143)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    67,584 miles
    Test number
    189096822409
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Handbrake travel high, But not to stop
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail67,441 miles (+3,090)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,441 miles
    Test number
    782228849075
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear pipes/ hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension and brake components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass64,351 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    64,351 miles
    Test number
    131734093935
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail64,332 miles (+2,877)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,332 miles
    Test number
    243504116781
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass61,455 miles (+3,348)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    61,455 miles
    Test number
    565040232342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,107 miles (+2,857)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    58,107 miles
    Test number
    527987583338
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm bushes also perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass55,250 miles (+8,328)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,250 miles
    Test number
    634904396592
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake slack adjuster advise adjustment both rear (1.1.18 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass46,922 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    46,922 miles
    Test number
    192335093584
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated close to no reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

  13. Fail46,922 miles (+7,925)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,922 miles
    Test number
    861506913669
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated close to no reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

  14. Pass38,997 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    38,997 miles
    Test number
    150715689150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail38,991 miles (+11,216)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,991 miles
    Test number
    740628972227
    • FailureEmissions not tested Excessive leak from rear exhaust. (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp deteriorated but exhaust not insecure.

  16. Pass27,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    27,775 miles
    Test number
    449141875597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail27,775 miles (+5,245)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,775 miles
    Test number
    735292476403
    • DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass22,530 miles (+6,767)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    22,530 miles
    Test number
    465246788985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    15,763 miles
    Test number
    967365194288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail15,763 miles (+422)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,763 miles
    Test number
    838075794229
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  21. Pass15,341 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    15,341 miles
    Test number
    247244523243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail15,341 miles (+312)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,341 miles
    Test number
    396474323230
    • DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass15,029 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    15,029 miles
    Test number
    505644532266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail15,029 miles (+818)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,029 miles
    Test number
    438234432221
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass14,211 miles (+4)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    14,211 miles
    Test number
    975514931240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted and rusty

  26. Fail14,207 miles (+1,214)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,207 miles
    Test number
    597011131262
    • DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted and rusty

  27. Pass12,993 miles (+847)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    12,993 miles
    Test number
    301279530039
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  28. Pass12,146 miles (+705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    12,146 miles
    Test number
    690238929079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  29. Pass11,441 miles (+1,639)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    11,441 miles
    Test number
    991950058057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass9,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    9,802 miles
    Test number
    452446447095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 GJV

Does LR53 GJV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 GJV is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 GJV?
The MOT on LR53 GJV is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 GJV done?
LR53 GJV was recorded at 73,619 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 3,387 miles a year.
Has LR53 GJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 GJV has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR53 GJV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR53 GJV find?
LR53 GJV passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; fuel tank slightly loose, and 1 more.

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