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DY08 THV

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,036 mi
Last recorded173,036 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 THV
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Crd Ltd A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 173,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog light lens cracked/damaged

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 173,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D shape bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D shape bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog light lens cracked/damaged

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 265,131 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear fog light damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2023 244,020 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

offside rear fog lamp damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2022 138,918 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 129,477 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 129,476 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 124,464 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 124,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 119,179 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 119,179 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 100,611 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 90,431 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 76,352 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 64,414 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 53,831 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 53,821 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 46,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs corroding

Fail 14 Mar 2012 37,052 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 37,052 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 25,507 miles

Rear diff front oil seal leaking ?

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A?

Based on 51,607 MOT tests across 3,286 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
6,817
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
3,286
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 954
position lamp(s) not working 903
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 753
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 701
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 669
Full Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A reliability report

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DY08 THV is a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 85,374 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 A fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY08 THV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DY08 THV is a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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