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LT03 JWK

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8

Black Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,830 mi
Last recorded134,830 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V874,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 JWK
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited V8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 134,830 miles

Nearside track rod end locking bolt to long

oil leaks from steering box

sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2018 134,602 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 131,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml light on dash

Fail 30 Sep 2017 131,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml light on dash

Pass 17 Sep 2016 124,657 miles

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

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

engine man light on the dash

Fail 17 Sep 2016 124,657 miles

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

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine man light on the dash

Pass 10 Oct 2015 117,981 miles

exhaust heat sheld not fully surcure

exhaust front clamp not fully surcure

oil leaks from front diff gearbox and steering box

sillareas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2014 110,340 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine management light indicates fault

Pass 16 Oct 2013 103,255 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 102,643 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air.bag.light.staying.on.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 94,705 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 94,704 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2011 87,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 73,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise front brake discs worn slightly

Fail 21 Sep 2010 72,748 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 7 Aug 2009 54,976 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 38,514 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 38,514 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 22,935 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 22,933 miles

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

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

Advise power steering box damp with oil

Advise tread wearing low on (outer edge)nearside front tyre

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 18,446 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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LT03 JWK is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 in Black with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LT03 JWK, 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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LT03 JWK is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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