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J55 PWJ

2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Auto

Grey Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,049 mi
Last recorded112,049 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Auto79,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 PWJ
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Overland Auto
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 112,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 111,317 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

o/s and n/s rear inner sills corroded and jacking points

Pass 27 Oct 2023 109,032 miles

Offside Rear Lower trailing arm bush corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2022 107,579 miles

Central Rear Upper high level stop lamp in-op

Offside Front Lower steering drop arm ball joint worn

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 104,638 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 104,637 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 102,880 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 99,537 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

damp around O/S/F & O/S/R half-shaft seals

front & rear diff input-shaft seals leaking slightly

front exhaust clamp rotten/broken

nearside front tyre has run-flat damage

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play & is slightly noisy/rough in operation

parking brake warning lamp not working

rear & front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2019 99,533 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing catch (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

damp around O/S/F & O/S/R half-shaft seals

front & rear diff input-shaft seals leaking slightly

front exhaust clamp rotten/broken

nearside front tyre has run-flat damage

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play & is slightly noisy/rough in operation

parking brake warning lamp not working

rear & front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2018 95,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively caught under suspension spring (1.6 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 90,393 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 83,134 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 79,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 79,895 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 78,030 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 75,525 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2012 74,395 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 74,395 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 71,398 miles

Advise slightly heavey.

Fail 9 Nov 2010 71,380 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

ADVISE SLIGHT LEAK FROM REAR EXHAUST. O/S/F WIPER BLADE SMALL SPLIT.

Pass 15 Nov 2008 62,847 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2008 62,847 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear seat security and belts not tested

Pass 5 Nov 2006 53,406 miles

rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish crack

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Auto?

Based on 6,739 MOT tests across 463 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
5,473
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 170
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 140
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 135
position lamp(s) not working 132
Stop lamp not working 121
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J55 PWJ is a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Auto in Grey with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 79,667 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 Overland Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J55 PWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J55 PWJ is a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Auto, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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