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EK03 DAN

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A

Blue Petrol 3956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

95,583 mi
Last recorded95,583 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A83,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 DAN
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,956cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 95,583 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 95,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 95,580 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 95,302 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 95,302 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 94,607 miles

Boot lid slightly loose Both sides. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 94,607 miles

Boot lid slightly loose Both sides. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 93,608 miles

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 92,623 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 92,623 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 90,226 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 88,643 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front nearside and offside wiper slight worn

Pass 28 Oct 2016 85,917 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 81,873 miles

both front o/s/r tyres starting to perish

Fail 3 Dec 2014 76,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four tyres starting to perish

bonnet struts not holding up bonnet

Pass 3 Dec 2014 76,118 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

bonnet struts not holding up bonnet

Pass 27 Nov 2013 70,539 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn (borderline pass) unable to see condition fully

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2012 65,193 miles

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

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

bonnet stays weak

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2011 60,073 miles

exhaust system rusted

front & rear brake fearls rusted

front brake discs worn & rusted

front pads 3/4 used

under body surface rust

Pass 18 May 2010 52,490 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

all four tyres perished and worn on edges

both front shock absorber bushes perished and worn

front brake pipes corroded

rear anti-roll bar bushes perished and worn

Pass 2 Dec 2009 48,759 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 40,025 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 30,471 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 22,675 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 22,675 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advise nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm along outer edge,advise replacement.

advise slight movement in front cv joint on front propshaft,advise replacement.

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A?

Based on 2,039 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
5,237
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 46
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 41
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
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EK03 DAN is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A in Blue with a 3,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 83,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK03 DAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EK03 DAN is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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