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RK03 VNC

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,803 mi
Last recorded166,803 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto74,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 VNC
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 166,803 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Inner sill excessively corroded, but outwith any prescribed areas

Offside Inner sill excessively corroded, but outwith any prescribed areas

Fail 3 Sep 2020 166,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Inner sill excessively corroded, but outwith any prescribed areas

Offside Inner sill excessively corroded, but outwith any prescribed areas

Pass 28 Aug 2019 156,188 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 155,172 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 150,145 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 146,343 miles

Front diff slight leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 137,441 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 126,063 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 113,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 113,053 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 100,716 miles

slight leak from front and rear diffs

Pass 20 Dec 2012 89,233 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 89,231 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 83,178 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 83,178 miles

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

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

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

clamp at exhaust centre badly corroded

metal sections of front and rear brake hoses some corrosion but not considered excessive

Pass 7 Jun 2011 81,799 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 79,627 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 79,510 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 76,813 miles

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

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

parking brake effort could be better

Fail 15 Jun 2009 76,813 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 71,982 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 67,622 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 60,227 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 60,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto?

Based on 41,381 MOT tests across 4,570 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
4,841
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,570
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,116
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,300
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,045
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,944
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,552
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RK03 VNC is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 74,567 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 Ltd Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK03 VNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RK03 VNC is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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