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W229 PLJ

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,814 mi
Last recorded88,814 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee90,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 PLJ
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 88,814 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 88,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 88,206 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 88,101 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 88,087 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface bumper (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn differentail cradle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn differentail cradle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 87,394 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 87,394 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 86,034 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 85,339 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 85,339 miles

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

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 84,242 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 84,242 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 83,474 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 83,474 miles

Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 18 May 2017 82,760 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 82,760 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 81,416 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2015 80,342 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 80,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

reat brake pipes could not be inspacted because they have steel shroud

Pass 2 Oct 2013 78,695 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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W229 PLJ is a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 90,590 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 400 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W229 PLJ, 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 26 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W229 PLJ is a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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