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WP03 AEJ

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Silver Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,365 mi
Last recorded126,365 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee72,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 AEJ
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 126,365 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 126,361 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 120,455 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 to flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 116,471 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded [both front to rear in engine bay] (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2016 116,440 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 109,574 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 109,574 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 99,229 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 88,240 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2011 79,951 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

bonnet not staying open

exhaust mounts corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2011 79,945 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

bonnet not staying open

exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2010 64,202 miles

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

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

bonnet struts will not support weight of bonnet

upper rear lamp inoperative

Pass 29 Jan 2010 64,012 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 63,970 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 52,677 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 52,677 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 50,041 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 38,454 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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WP03 AEJ is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Silver with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WP03 AEJ, 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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WP03 AEJ is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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