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KY53 AOW

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A

Silver Petrol 3956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,855 mi
Last recorded140,855 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A83,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 AOW
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 140,855 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 139,394 miles

Both front wipers starting to split

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

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

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

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

offside number plate bulb dim

Pass 24 Dec 2013 136,649 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 133,937 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 123,770 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 116,286 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2010 116,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 105,089 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 105,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear hub seal has a slight leak

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 90,883 miles

near side rear tyre wearing thin at the centre.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 64,437 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A?

Based on 2,039 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
5,237
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 46
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 41
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
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KY53 AOW is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A in Silver with a 3,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 83,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY53 AOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KY53 AOW registered?

KY53 AOW is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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