CarVerify

Free Car Check

KP03 NGE

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8

Black Lpg 4701cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

181,710 mi
Last recorded181,710 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V874,486 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

RegistrationKP03 NGE
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited V8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
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

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2019 181,710 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT AND CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT PROP SHAFT MISSING

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

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNT AREA CORRODED

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 168,531 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 156,008 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTINGS BADLY WORN

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 148,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear diff mount bushes splitting

Pass 15 Jun 2015 137,691 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres almost on wear beads and perishing

screw in offside rear tyre

small crack in nearside rear tyre

wipers poor

Pass 9 Jul 2014 127,346 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 126,975 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 112,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 112,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake fluid low

Pass 29 Jun 2012 95,330 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 73,770 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 66,842 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise damage to nearside front brake hose ferrule where it has been fowling on the hub assembly

advise legal registration plate's stuck on over illegal one's

advise rear light unit's different, standard light unit fitted to the offside rear which modified unit fitted on 1st had failed due to no fog light

Fail 10 Jul 2009 66,818 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise damage to nearside front brake hose ferrule where it has been fowling on the hub assembly

Pass 5 Jun 2008 60,753 miles

damage to nearside front tyre outer wall,not showing cord

rear inner brake pads wearing low

Fail 5 Jun 2008 60,749 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to nearside front tyre outer wall,not showing cord

rear inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Jun 2007 57,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 36,920 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
Full Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 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

KP03 NGE is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 in Black with a 4,701cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 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 KP03 NGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KP03 NGE?

You can check the full history of KP03 NGE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KP03 NGE registered?

KP03 NGE is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is KP03 NGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP03 NGE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KP03 NGE 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 KP03 NGE. 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.