Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2003 Chrysler Jeep Voyager?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2003 Chrysler Jeep Voyager?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2003 Chrysler Jeep Voyager?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2003 Chrysler Jeep Voyager vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

44% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2003 Chrysler Jeep Voyager reliable?

Based on MOT data from 247 vehicles, the 2003 Chrysler Jeep Voyager has a first-time MOT pass rate of 68.5%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2003 Chrysler Jeep Voyager?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2003 Chrysler Jeep Voyager are: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (151.3% of vehicles), Oil leak (107.2% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (96.6% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2003 Chrysler Jeep Voyager?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Chrysler Jeep Voyager (2003)

247 real MOT outcomes analysed • 68.5% first-time pass rate

2003 Chrysler Jeep Voyager

CarHunch analysed 247 real MOT records for the 2003 Chrysler Jeep Voyager. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2003 Chrysler-Jeep Voyager is a genuine reliability concern, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 68.5%—nearly 12 percentage points below the UK average of 80%. More worryingly, 43.7% of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects at some point, which is a red flag for structural, braking, or steering issues that pose real safety risks.

These Voyagers are typically running around 90,000 miles, which is reasonable for their age, but they're racking up an average of 5.31 failures and 24.4 advisories per test—suggesting chronic wear across multiple systems rather than isolated problems. If you're considering one, budget for immediate professional inspection of the brakes, suspension, and bodywork, and expect ongoing repair costs to be substantial.

We have limited data for the 2003 Chrysler Jeep Voyager — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

68.5%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

43.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

5.31

Over 16 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

90k

Middle half: 75k–109k

For context

These stats describe 247 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 247 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 151.3%

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements · Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 107.2%

Oil leak · Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre wear 94%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2003.

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Before you buy a 2003 Chrysler Jeep Voyager

Based on MOT data from 247 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 43.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (70%)	173	67.5%	5.61
Petrol (30%)	73	70.8%	4.55

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,961 Chrysler Jeep Voyager vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 20.5%

813

Purple 17.8%

707

Silver 14.8%

585

Blue 13%

514

Green 11.2%

445

Grey 7.9%

311

Red 7.5%

296

Gold 3.2%

127

White 1.9%

Bronze 0.9%

Beige 0.7%

Brown 0.6%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2003 Chrysler Jeep Voyager vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

90,062

typical

75,342

low mileage

109,261

high mileage

Half of all 2003 Chrysler Jeep Voyager vehicles fall between 75,342 and 109,261 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 75,342 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 75,342–109,261 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2003 Chrysler Jeep Voyagers sit.

⚠ Over 147,502 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2003 Chrysler Jeep Voyager — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 7% of 2003 Chrysler Jeep Voyagers are still active.

Numbers are declining — 14 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (7% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2023.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

5.31

Avg failures per vehicle

24.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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