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DF53 SPZ

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,377 mi
Last recorded129,377 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto88,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 SPZ
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2015 129,377 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 118,271 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2013 112,070 miles

Engine leaking oil slightly. Please have it checked out.

Fail 31 Jan 2013 112,070 miles

Engine leaking oil slightly. Please have it checked out.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 102,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 102,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 94,826 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 94,826 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 83,656 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 67,738 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 67,738 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 52,836 miles

slight play in rear antiroll bar link arms.surface corrosion on brake discs,engine oil leaks,exhaust rusty

Pass 18 May 2007 46,161 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 42,346 miles

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

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto?

Based on 59,684 MOT tests across 4,059 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
7,055
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
4,059
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 1,655
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,529
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,419
Registration plate lamp not working 1,386
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 1,336
Full Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto reliability report

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DF53 SPZ is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 88,974 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 Crd Ltd Auto fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 1,655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF53 SPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DF53 SPZ is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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