Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,685 cc

LS53 HGYMOT history

LS53 HGY is a black diesel Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee first used on 18 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 155,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
155,279 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 HGY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Chrysler-Jeep
Model
Cherokee
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 HGY was last recorded at 155,279 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,278 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,279 miles
  • 2024 – 144,650 miles
  • 2023 – 137,002 miles
  • 2022 – 134,644 miles
  • 2021 – 132,574 miles
  • 2020 – 130,007 miles
  • 2019 – 125,642 miles
  • 2018 – 122,242 miles
  • 2017 – 117,538 miles
  • 2016 – 108,991 miles
  • 2015 – 101,602 miles
  • 2014 – 86,666 miles
  • 2013 – 70,510 miles
  • 2012 – 65,263 miles
  • 2011 – 60,333 miles
  • 2009 – 53,720 miles
  • 2008 – 40,715 miles
  • 2007 – 37,008 miles
  • 2006 – 31,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,279 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

34 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,279 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    155,279 miles
    Test number
    787692696482
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail155,278 miles (+10,628)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,278 miles
    Test number
    733623135573
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,650 miles (+627)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    144,650 miles
    Test number
    216369513378
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail144,023 miles (+7,021)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,023 miles
    Test number
    469527866175
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill sect. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill sect. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass137,002 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    137,002 miles
    Test number
    408597739488
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail136,998 miles (+2,354)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,998 miles
    Test number
    968338300138
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass134,644 miles (+2,070)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    134,644 miles
    Test number
    591411233733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,574 miles (+2,567)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    132,574 miles
    Test number
    139592810028
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass130,007 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    130,007 miles
    Test number
    602918569127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail130,006 miles (+4,364)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,006 miles
    Test number
    197426528761
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking NS of rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass125,642 miles (+3)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    125,642 miles
    Test number
    569469198692
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Full of water (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  12. Fail125,639 miles (+3,397)5 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,639 miles
    Test number
    939487924887
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Full of water (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  13. Pass122,242 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    122,242 miles
    Test number
    819832729359
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  14. Fail122,242 miles (+4,704)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,242 miles
    Test number
    965127894463
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  15. Pass117,538 miles (+206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    117,538 miles
    Test number
    590699110635
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Fail117,332 miles (+4,240)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,332 miles
    Test number
    721764758142
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  17. Pass113,092 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    113,092 miles
    Test number
    282642643780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak off engine

  18. Fail113,079 miles (+4,088)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,079 miles
    Test number
    498113791900
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak off engine

  19. Pass108,991 miles (+7,389)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    108,991 miles
    Test number
    278573408028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass101,602 miles (+14,936)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    101,602 miles
    Test number
    517776905009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,666 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    86,666 miles
    Test number
    177996204494
    • NoteBoth rack boots poor condition, suspect nearside pinholed
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing inside edge

  22. FailMileage not read1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    828842904007
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteBoth rack boots poor condition, suspect nearside pinholed
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing inside edge
    • NoteRear brake discs corroding

  23. Pass70,510 miles (+5,247)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    70,510 miles
    Test number
    999139203072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail65,263 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,263 miles
    Test number
    185621312470
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass65,263 miles (+4,930)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    65,263 miles
    Test number
    337481412016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,333 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    60,333 miles
    Test number
    196091711014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail60,295 miles (+6,575)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,295 miles
    Test number
    257708701029
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass53,720 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    53,720 miles
    Test number
    273104389430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail53,699 miles (+12,984)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,699 miles
    Test number
    810463189105
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  30. Pass40,715 miles (+3,707)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,715 miles
    Test number
    642989988104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass37,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    37,008 miles
    Test number
    900798567201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail37,008 miles (+3,806)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,008 miles
    Test number
    733217767203
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  33. Pass33,202 miles (+1,631)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    33,202 miles
    Test number
    161421337082
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteN/s rear brake discs starting to corrode

  34. Fail31,571 miles7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,571 miles
    Test number
    704628936353
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS53 HGY

Does LS53 HGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 HGY is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS53 HGY?
The MOT on LS53 HGY is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 HGY done?
LS53 HGY was recorded at 155,279 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 6,499 miles a year.
Has LS53 HGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 HGY has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 HGY 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 LS53 HGY find?
LS53 HGY passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly loose; central front lower power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; front coil spring corroded nearside & offside, and 4 more.

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