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LR53 VWE

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A

Black Petrol 3956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,941 mi
Last recorded88,941 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A83,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 VWE
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,956cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 88,941 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension bushes perishing.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 88,941 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension bushes perishing.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 72,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 67,451 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front OSF Tyre Perished

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 67,451 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front OSF Tyre Perished

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 63,824 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension 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 26 May 2015 59,133 miles

exhaust system corroded and slight leak from centre exhaust

movement in both upper track rod end ball joints

movement in offside rear wheel bearing

nearside front tyre heavily perished and worn close to limit on outer edge

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

wiper blades poor

Pass 10 May 2014 50,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust hanger corroded.

Pass 28 May 2013 45,277 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 41,445 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 39,825 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 37,383 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 31,304 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2008 25,968 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 17,828 miles

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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LR53 VWE is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A in Black with a 3,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LR53 VWE, 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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LR53 VWE is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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