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GV05 VVL

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Silver Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

136,866 mi
Last recorded136,866 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto78,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 VVL
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 136,866 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 82,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 80,317 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 125,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 125,616 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 74,409 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 74,406 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 71,130 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 71,111 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 68,899 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2019 68,899 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2018 67,060 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 67,060 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 63,839 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 61,143 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 59,627 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 58,074 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 54,871 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 48,804 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs corroded

unable to see all brake pipes to test

Fail 3 Nov 2011 48,804 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs corroded

unable to see all brake pipes to test

Pass 3 Nov 2010 44,396 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,599 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,236 miles

f/o/s power steering pipe not cliped to crossmember

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto?

Based on 41,381 MOT tests across 4,570 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
4,841
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,570
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,116
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,300
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,045
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,944
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,552
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GV05 VVL is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Silver with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 78,233 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 Ltd Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV05 VVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GV05 VVL is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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