CarVerify

Free Car Check

KM05 KFE

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Green Petrol 4701cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,431 mi
Last recorded131,431 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto78,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Jeep
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 KFE
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 131,431 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak from rear diff

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2025 125,326 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 121,416 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 190,435 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 112,498 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 106,997 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 103,728 miles

Long travel on parking brake lever.

Oil leak.

Fail 25 Apr 2017 103,728 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Amber bulb shows white light. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Amber bulb shows white light. (1.4.A.2f)

Long travel on parking brake lever.

Oil leak.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 98,732 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 98,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 88,658 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 77,609 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 64,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 64,302 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 46,026 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 46,025 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 45,693 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 53,546 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 24,063 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 24,063 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 17,512 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 17,512 miles

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
Full Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KM05 KFE is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Green with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KM05 KFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KM05 KFE?

You can check the full history of KM05 KFE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KM05 KFE registered?

KM05 KFE is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is KM05 KFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM05 KFE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KM05 KFE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KM05 KFE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.