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SP53 WJP

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

95,710 mi
Last recorded95,710 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee72,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 WJP
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 95,710 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 92,915 miles

Brake fluid slightly contaminated

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer axle seal leaking oil

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all four jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 81,979 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

both front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 5 Sep 2018 67,412 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 67,406 miles

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 57,238 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 45,357 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 31,607 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 23,710 miles

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 21 May 2014 23,703 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

front brake disc's corroded & worn

front suspension corroded

pas noisey

rear brake disc's pitted

rear suspension corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 17,779 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front suspension corroded

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 13,609 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 11,902 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 10,225 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 9,010 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 7,116 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 5,425 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 71,740 MOT tests across 8,085 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
6,936
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,085
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
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SP53 WJP is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 72,568 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 400 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP53 WJP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SP53 WJP is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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