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AO53 VTA

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8

Grey Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,328 mi
Last recorded102,328 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V874,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VTA
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited V8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 102,328 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 front ball joints have lift

all coil spring rusting

brake pipes corroding

engine oil leaks burning on exhaust

exhaust corroding

long pull to handbrake

rear brake discs worn & pads low

Pass 12 Feb 2014 92,187 miles

offside mirror deteriorating

oil leak

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake hose pipe ends corroding

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear brake pipe corroding

gearbox oil cooler pipe/joint leaking

rear axle stabilizer bushes deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 5 Feb 2014 91,940 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake hose pipe ends corroding

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust clamp adrift

exhaust clamp missing

front to rear brake pipe corroding

gearbox oil cooler pipe/joint leaking

offside mirror deteriorating

oil leak

rear axle stabilizer bushes deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2013 84,314 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all brake hoses metal pipe ends corroding

exhaust clamp corroded/adrift

slight wear in rear anti-roll bar link bushes

Fail 13 Feb 2013 84,128 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 74,420 miles

Advanced wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 74,420 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Advanced wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 67,282 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 63,372 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 60,154 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 54,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 46,753 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 44,467 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2006 44,467 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8?

Based on 31,277 MOT tests across 2,392 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,269
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,080
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,006
Brake pipe excessively corroded 854
constant velocity joint gaiter split 846
position lamp(s) not working 840
Full Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 reliability report

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AO53 VTA is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 in Grey with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 74,486 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO53 VTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO53 VTA is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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