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GM02 BER

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Brown Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,982 mi
Last recorded158,982 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee81,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM02 BER
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 158,982 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 158,978 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 151,078 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 140,506 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 140,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 133,419 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 127,717 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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GM02 BER is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Brown with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 81,155 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 400 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GM02 BER, 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 21 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GM02 BER registered?

GM02 BER is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is GM02 BER safe to buy?

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