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FM03 LBZ

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Silver Petrol 3956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,747 mi
Last recorded107,747 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto74,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 LBZ
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 107,747 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 107,747 miles

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 107,486 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 105,714 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 105,695 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2014 102,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear registration plate light dim

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2013 96,572 miles

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust mounting deteriated

Pass 4 Jun 2013 96,572 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust mounting deteriated

Pass 14 Dec 2011 84,468 miles

engine warning light on dash

exhaust system corroded from front to rear

front brake discs slightly corroded / worn thin

n/s/r tyre starting to crack in places

o/s/f tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall

slight play detected in n/s/r wheel bearing`

slight play detected in o/s/r drop link

Pass 3 Jun 2010 73,174 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 64,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 58,255 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 58,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 48,737 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 48,737 miles

Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 36,584 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 36,584 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Upper 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)

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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FM03 LBZ is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Silver with a 3,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 Ltd Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM03 LBZ, 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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FM03 LBZ is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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