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LA03 VZZ

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Black Petrol 3956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,793 mi
Last recorded79,793 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto74,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 VZZ
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 79,793 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil Leak

Fail 1 Jul 2015 79,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 74,831 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 74,509 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 61,814 miles

long travel on foot brake.

Fail 5 Feb 2013 61,787 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

E M light on

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 56,556 miles

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

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 2011 51,148 miles

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

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

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

both front metal brake pipes corroded

front brake discs worn

front power steering pipe damp

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight oil leak

slight play in offside track rod end

Fail 24 Jun 2011 51,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front metal brake pipes corroded

front brake discs worn

front power steering pipe damp

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight oil leak

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 25 Nov 2009 118,143 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 104,635 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 104,635 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 82,003 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2007 82,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 65,432 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 65,055 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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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LA03 VZZ is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Black with a 3,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LA03 VZZ, 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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What year was LA03 VZZ registered?

LA03 VZZ is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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