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KW03 OSD

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8

Blue Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,338 mi
Last recorded163,338 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V874,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 OSD
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited V8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 163,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle weaping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 161,853 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 160,391 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 160,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 159,158 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 153,851 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 144,642 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 144,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases excessive blow from front silencer at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2017 139,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear silencer corroded and slight leak

Pass 7 Jul 2016 133,995 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 129,327 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 123,401 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 123,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 116,348 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 108,871 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 108,729 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 100,141 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 90,080 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 79,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 67,669 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 25 Jul 2007 56,959 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 42,595 miles

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

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

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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KW03 OSD is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 in Blue with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KW03 OSD, 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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KW03 OSD is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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