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JO03 SJW

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8

Black Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,261 mi
Last recorded62,261 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V874,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO03 SJW
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited V8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 62,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper + lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper + lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

rear charcoal cannister cradle corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2024 56,335 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 56,333 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 52,271 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 52,271 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 48,573 miles

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

Fuel tank cradle corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Differential control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 48,573 miles

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

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

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

Fuel tank cradle corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Differential control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 43,787 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 43,770 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 40,985 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 40,261 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 38,740 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 36,203 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 33,309 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 30,708 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 29,216 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 26,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2012 24,404 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 23,202 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 21,818 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 19,962 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 18,515 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 18,483 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 15,426 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear axle brake pipes unable to check due too metal covers

slight movement in offside nearside front top and bottom joints

slight play in all steering balljoints

Fail 31 Jul 2007 15,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear axle brake pipes unable to check due too metal covers

slight movement in front top and bottom joints

slight play in all steering ball joints

Pass 20 Apr 2006 11,828 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8?

Based on 31,277 MOT tests across 2,392 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,269
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,080
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,006
Brake pipe excessively corroded 854
constant velocity joint gaiter split 846
position lamp(s) not working 840
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JO03 SJW is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 in Black with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 74,486 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JO03 SJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JO03 SJW is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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