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LM53 KBY

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8

Black Lpg 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,917 mi
Last recorded119,917 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V874,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 KBY
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited V8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 119,917 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front CV gaiters damages and leaking grease but preventing the ingress of dirt

both rear brake back plates damp

coolant leak

high travel on handbrake

transfer box worn

Fail 3 Apr 2019 119,726 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front CV gaiters damages and leaking grease but preventing the ingress of dirt

both rear brake back plates damp

coolant leak

high travel on handbrake

transfer box worn

Pass 4 Apr 2018 111,720 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

boot floor corroded

front and rear diff worn

rad leaking

rear a frame corroded and bushes slightly worn

Fail 22 Mar 2018 111,700 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil diff seal leaking (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

boot floor corroded

front and rear diff worn

rad leaking

rear a frame corroded and bushes slightly worn

Pass 14 Mar 2017 105,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 105,573 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 100,986 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 100,986 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 91,597 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 82,377 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 82,377 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 70,801 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 70,801 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 61,279 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 54,987 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 43,891 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 36,287 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
Full Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 reliability report

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LM53 KBY is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 in Black with a 4,701cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LM53 KBY, 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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LM53 KBY is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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