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LV53 SKE

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto

Maroon Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,197 mi
Last recorded120,197 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto88,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 SKE
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 120,197 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 119,077 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 117,224 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 114,996 miles

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

Front Track rod from stearing box drop link. And from track rod to NSF hub. Both ball joints have play.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded and coated in grease. Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted, scored and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 114,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Track rod from stearing box drop link. And from track rod to NSF hub. Both ball joints have play.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded and coated in grease. Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted, scored and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 109,368 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 104,703 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 104,703 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2019 100,283 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 93,745 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides have slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 93,744 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both feeding flex hoses at axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides have slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 89,423 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 87,200 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 4 Sep 2015 84,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear anti roll bar bushes worn

high level brake light not working

Pass 4 Aug 2014 79,690 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 74,020 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower 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 1 Sep 2012 67,181 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 65,488 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 63,165 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 58,648 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 54,458 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 54,457 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 44,560 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 32,055 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto?

Based on 59,684 MOT tests across 4,059 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
7,055
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
4,059
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 1,655
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,529
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,419
Registration plate lamp not working 1,386
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 1,336
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LV53 SKE is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto in Maroon with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 88,974 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 1,655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV53 SKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LV53 SKE is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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