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EX53 OUV

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8

Blue Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,881 mi
Last recorded149,881 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V874,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 OUV
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited V8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 149,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 149,877 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 148,939 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 140,516 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 133,413 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint A frame ball joint on top of rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 120,995 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 112,796 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 107,687 miles

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

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

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

diff oil seal /halfshaft leak

Pass 3 Dec 2012 98,809 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 86,240 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 86,240 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 76,322 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

gearbox sump very rusty

Fail 22 Oct 2010 76,239 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

gearbox sump very rusty

Fail 27 Oct 2009 65,071 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 65,071 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 53,848 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 42,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 42,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2006 31,815 miles

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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EX53 OUV is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 in Blue with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EX53 OUV, 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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What year was EX53 OUV registered?

EX53 OUV is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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