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FY03 LPJ

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Grey Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,999 mi
Last recorded96,999 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee72,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 LPJ
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2013 96,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet gas struts not working

centre exhaust clamps corroded & rattle from baffles / cat

front indicators faded

nearside headlamp cracked & has condensation in it ( affecting beam image)

oil leak from front diff pinion shaft

slight vertical lift in offside & nearside front upper & lower ball joints

Pass 1 Feb 2012 90,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bad oil leak from front diff.

both front exhaust boxes have rattley heat sheilds.

both rear brake discs starting to corrode on surface.

drivers door check strap broken.

off side rear hub seal leaking.

rear exhaust mounting brackets corroded.

slight damage to near side rear tyre wall.

slight free play in steering box.

Fail 25 Jan 2012 90,697 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bad oil leak from front diff.

both front exhaust boxes have rattley heat sheilds.

both rear brake discs starting to corrode on surface.

drivers door check strap broken.

off side rear hub seal leaking.

rear exhaust mounting brackets corroded.

slight damage to near side rear tyre wall.

slight free play in steering box.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 81,007 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet struts weak

front brake discs worn

oil leak from front diff

radiator deteriated

rearbrake discs corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 70,455 miles

damage to front of radiator

front & rear radius arm to axle bushes starting to separate

oil leak from fron diff pinion oil seal area ( oil covering nearside front brake hose

slight play in nearside & offside front top & bottom suspension ball joints

slight play in rear anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 9 Feb 2009 59,615 miles

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

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

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

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

near side rear and offside rear brake pad material approximatly 2/3rds worn.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 52,769 miles

n/s/rear tyre tread depth right on legal limit

play in o/s & n /s rear anti-roll bar drop links

unable to fully check n/s rear seat belt with child seat fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2006 35,703 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 71,740 MOT tests across 8,085 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
6,936
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,085
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
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FY03 LPJ is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Grey with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 72,568 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 400 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY03 LPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY03 LPJ registered?

FY03 LPJ is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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