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FM03 LCC

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8

Silver Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,451 mi
Last recorded123,451 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V874,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 LCC
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited V8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 123,451 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 123,436 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded frunt to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 120,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 112,972 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 112,972 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 97,311 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 81,336 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 81,066 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 69,714 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 67,794 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 67,790 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 59,940 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 59,940 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Battery insecure

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 49,824 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 49,824 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 41,560 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 41,357 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 32,009 miles

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

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

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

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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FM03 LCC is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 in Silver with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FM03 LCC, 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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FM03 LCC is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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