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MK03 VJP

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,076 mi
Last recorded147,076 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto88,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 VJP
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 147,076 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front wiperblades slightly torn

centre exhaust heatsheild insecure

engine oil leak

n/s/f mirror glass slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

n/s/r hub seal weeping oil

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

o/s side step broken on front bracket and insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2015 147,076 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front wiperblades slightly torn

centre exhaust heatsheild insecure

engine oil leak

n/s/f mirror glass slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

n/s/r hub seal weeping oil

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

o/s side step broken on front bracket and insecure

Fail 26 Apr 2014 136,397 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 136,397 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 126,160 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 126,160 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2012 113,338 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 113,338 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 96,326 miles

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

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

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)

offside front cv boot has slight leak of grease.

Pass 6 Mar 2010 74,693 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 59,472 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 59,416 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 55,528 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 52,270 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 41,474 miles

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
Full Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto reliability report

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MK03 VJP is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Crd Ltd Auto fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 1,655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK03 VJP, 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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MK03 VJP is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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