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MK03 VLA

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto

Gold Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,545 mi
Last recorded131,545 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto88,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 VLA
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 131,545 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 128,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 124,006 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has a slight oil leak

brake pipes slightly corroded/all4 coil springs corroded/brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2017 121,209 miles

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)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all coil springs corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear hub seal slight oil leak

surface rust inner sills and chassis

Pass 15 Jul 2016 114,681 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Oil leak o/s/r hub oil seal ()

Fail 8 Jul 2016 114,641 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Oil leak o/s/r hub oil seal ()

Pass 2 May 2015 100,670 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 100,670 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 93,119 miles

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

o/s rear axle seal starting to seep

Pass 1 Mar 2013 84,404 miles

Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 78,566 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 72,565 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 66,287 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 66,287 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 53,455 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 53,455 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 46,080 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 46,080 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 23,321 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 23,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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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MK03 VLA is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto in Gold with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VLA, 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 VLA is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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