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V18 BUG

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Silver Petrol 3956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

68,785 mi
Last recorded68,785 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited74,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV18 BUG
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,956cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 68,785 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective 2 exhaust clamps corroded/ broken, but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe sections (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe sections (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe sections (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 68,773 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective 2 exhaust clamps corroded/ broken, but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe sections (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe sections (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe sections (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 68,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 68,214 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes and hose ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 68,204 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes and hose ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 67,104 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 66,990 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 66,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 66,690 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 66,044 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 65,358 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 63,963 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 62,047 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 60,162 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 58,858 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 56,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 53,436 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 49,812 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 44,867 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,384 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 34,658 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 30,154 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 26,369 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited?

Based on 51,761 MOT tests across 4,658 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
5,213
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,293
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,270
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,969
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,607
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,481
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V18 BUG is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited in Silver with a 3,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 74,802 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,293 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V18 BUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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V18 BUG is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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