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GMV 53R

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,625 mi
Last recorded133,625 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMV 53R
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Crd Ltd A
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 133,625 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

spare wheel insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2025 133,589 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 128,207 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 121,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 121,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 117,243 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 117,240 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 104,716 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 73,844 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 59,589 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 50,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 50,954 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 34,313 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 31,081 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 26,050 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 21,043 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 16,509 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 12,242 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A?

Based on 51,607 MOT tests across 3,286 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
6,817
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
3,286
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 954
position lamp(s) not working 903
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 753
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 701
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 669
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GMV 53R is a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 85,374 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GMV 53R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GMV 53R is a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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