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FE03 VKN

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Black Petrol 3956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,384 mi
Last recorded145,384 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto74,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 VKN
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,956cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 145,384 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 143,717 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 140,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 140,370 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 138,252 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 133,610 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 130,562 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 125,531 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 122,004 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 121,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 117,952 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 111,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 105,865 miles

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

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

exhaust clamp insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2014 98,265 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2013 85,741 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 85,741 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 72,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jan 2012 72,384 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 63,683 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 56,419 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 49,359 miles

Please note corrison showing thougout exhaust

Please note corrison showing to steel parts of both front flixables

Fail 23 Jan 2009 49,359 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Please note corrison showing thougout exhaust

Please note corrison showing to steel parts of both front flixables

Fail 2 Jul 2008 49,178 miles

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

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

Please note there is slight surface corrison starting to show to steel part of front flixables

Pass 13 Mar 2008 46,454 miles

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2007 35,624 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 23,775 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto?

Based on 41,381 MOT tests across 4,570 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
4,841
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,570
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,116
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,300
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,045
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,944
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,552
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FE03 VKN is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Black with a 3,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 74,567 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE03 VKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FE03 VKN is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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