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KV53 WCL

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Silver Petrol 3956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

127,592 mi
Last recorded127,592 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto74,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 WCL
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,956cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 127,592 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 127,397 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 127,397 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 124,764 miles

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

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

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished, all lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 124,462 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 124,462 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 123,386 miles

vehicle is undersealed

Pass 11 Jul 2017 120,535 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 120,534 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 119,877 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 119,876 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement BRAKE ASSEMBLY WILL NOT ROTATE BY HAND (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 117,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear hub seals slightly leaking

Pass 29 Aug 2014 112,772 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 112,772 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 109,069 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 109,069 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 104,107 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 101,133 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 99,078 miles

all brake pipes lightley corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2011 99,079 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

all brake pipes lightley corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2009 81,740 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 Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 59,379 miles

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

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

nearside rear half shaft seal slight leak

Pass 6 Sep 2006 45,443 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
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KV53 WCL is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Silver with a 3,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 74,567 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 KV53 WCL, 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 23 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KV53 WCL is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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