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MT53 UMV

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

113,269 mi
Last recorded113,269 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto88,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 UMV
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 113,269 miles

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

Nearside Front half shaft seal slight seepage

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

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

has slight corrosion under body, sills and chassis

Pass 22 Jun 2022 108,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 108,662 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 106,540 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 106,540 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Turbo clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 105,102 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 105,099 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Turbo pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension components are corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 104,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 104,144 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 103,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jan 2018 103,402 miles

Central Stop lamp not working high-level (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush A-frame (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush A-Frame (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 98,412 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 98,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 92,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 91,828 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Jan 2015 85,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 78,904 miles

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

Gearbox oil leak from radiator area

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)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 78,833 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Gearbox oil leak from radiator area

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)

Parking brake noisey operation

Pass 2 Jan 2013 71,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet struts weak (does not hold bonnet up)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 65,110 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 56,780 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 51,985 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 43,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 35,175 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 35,175 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 25,374 miles

Front brake discs rusted and poor condition

Slight exhaust blow at manifold

Slight oil leak N/S/F axle seal

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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MT53 UMV is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MT53 UMV, 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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MT53 UMV is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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