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LM03 DBX

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8

Black Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,224 mi
Last recorded138,224 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V874,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 DBX
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited V8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 138,224 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 137,343 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 137,508 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axle Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT & REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 137,502 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired axle bush (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired axle bush (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on edges

front diff seal leaking

gear box seal leaking

Pass 29 Sep 2017 129,157 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 128,979 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 120,563 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 111,571 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 100,191 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 91,552 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Oct 2012 83,363 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 82,899 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 82,778 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside wiper torn on end

Fail 17 Mar 2011 82,668 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Both wiper blades torn on ends

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 82,255 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 72,191 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 71,909 miles

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 61,587 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 61,587 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 19 Jun 2006 52,198 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
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LM03 DBX is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 in Black with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LM03 DBX, 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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LM03 DBX is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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