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KG03 EJC

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8

Green Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,411 mi
Last recorded121,411 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V874,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 EJC
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited V8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 121,411 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess DETERIORATED (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess DETERIORATED (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

UNDER VEHICLE CORRODED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 120,032 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine mount rubbers deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view near side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 120,032 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine mount rubbers deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view near side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 118,330 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2020 117,103 miles

all brake pipes light corrosion

light corrosion full underneath plus inner and outer sills

steering rack slight play

Pass 15 Nov 2018 112,069 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 112,069 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box has a hole (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission axil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

pr0p shaft front removed

Pass 8 Nov 2017 102,543 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 95,055 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 87,772 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

park brake performance only just met requirements @ 18%

rear exhaust tailpipe fouling at rear

when braking vehicle starting to sway/feel unstable

Fail 19 Dec 2015 87,752 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking pump area (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

park brake performance only just met requirements @ 18%

rear exhaust tailpipe fouling at rear

when braking vehicle starting to sway/feel unstable

Pass 8 Dec 2014 81,497 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 79,065 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 74,166 miles

front brake pipes slight rust

underside slight rusty

Fail 7 Mar 2013 74,161 miles

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pipes slight rust

underside slight rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2012 66,066 miles

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

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2011 58,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 48,488 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osf wiper split

rear pinion seal leaking

slight delamination of front and rear registration plates

Pass 12 Feb 2009 40,657 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 25,458 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 25,457 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 13,695 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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KG03 EJC is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 in Green with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KG03 EJC, 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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KG03 EJC is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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