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GJ03 JCU

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

115,098 mi
Last recorded115,098 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto88,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 JCU
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 115,098 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 115,098 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 112,156 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 110,452 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 106,839 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 103,566 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 101,136 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 98,662 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 96,704 miles

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

bonnet stay struts weak

Pass 27 Jan 2017 94,089 miles

bonnet stay struts weak

Fail 29 Dec 2016 94,085 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet stay struts weak

Pass 20 Jan 2016 92,113 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 89,562 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 87,233 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 87,233 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 81,771 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 76,492 miles

engine mil light staying on

Pass 20 Dec 2010 70,800 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 58,658 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 57,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear anti-roll bar - nearside and offside droplinks slightly worn

Fail 21 May 2009 57,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear anti-roll bar - nearside and offside droplinks slightly worn

Pass 30 Jan 2008 51,432 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 47,153 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto?

Based on 59,684 MOT tests across 4,059 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
7,055
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
4,059
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 1,655
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,529
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,419
Registration plate lamp not working 1,386
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 1,336
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GJ03 JCU is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 88,974 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 1,655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ03 JCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ03 JCU is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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