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NV53 YMZ

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8

Black Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,206 mi
Last recorded69,206 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V874,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 YMZ
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited V8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 69,206 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 64,457 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 59,377 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 56,138 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 53,281 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 53,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 50,198 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 50,198 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 46,900 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 45,565 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 44,197 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 41,750 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 38,783 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 36,330 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 33,849 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 31,576 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 27,906 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 24,084 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 18,755 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 18,755 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise nail and screw in nearside front tyre

Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 14,945 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 14,938 miles

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

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
Full Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 reliability report

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NV53 YMZ is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 in Black with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NV53 YMZ, 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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NV53 YMZ is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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