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BW03 FVU

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

290,060 mi
Last recorded290,060 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto88,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 FVU
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2023 290,060 miles

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Through injector seat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Lipped/dished (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering malfunctioning STIFF/TIGHT (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NSR / OSR inner wheel arches lower chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Top / bottom (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Coil spring corroded ALL - front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake cable corroded - outer cover damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2022 286,762 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated coroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 286,568 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated coroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 280,046 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn "A" FRAME bushes worn/soft (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper/lower ball joints in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 279,481 miles

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSR / NSR trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn "A" FRAME bushes worn/soft (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper/lower ball joints in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated Corroded (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 271,801 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH - trailing arms NSR/OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer A-FRAME bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer socket ( 7pin ) not functioning correctly

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills/above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 271,801 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH - trailing arms NSR/OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer A-FRAME bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer socket ( 7pin ) not functioning correctly

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills/above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 264,424 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH - upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Hose/pipe corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle upper support bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2019 264,418 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH - upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Hose/pipe corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle upper support bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 255,243 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2018 255,243 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 248,216 miles

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

Oil leak Auto box cooler pipes leaking ()

Underside of vehicle corroded

coil spring corroded All 4 Coil Springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 248,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear Axle A Frame Bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear Axle A frame (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak Auto box cooler pipes leaking ()

Underside of vehicle corroded

coil spring corroded All 4 Coil Springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 243,959 miles

front shock absorber bushes worn

ns door mirror cracked

rear anti roll bar links have play

trailing arm bushes worn

underbody covers fitted

coolant and oil leaks

Fail 3 Aug 2016 243,904 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)

coolant and oil leaks

front shock absorber bushes worn

ns door mirror cracked

rear anti roll bar links have play

trailing arm bushes worn

underbody covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2015 235,270 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 235,270 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 226,022 miles

centre stop light inop

front top shock absorber bushes slightly worn

rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play

Pass 2 Aug 2013 215,298 miles

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

offside rear antiroll bar link slight play

Pass 2 Aug 2012 205,541 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 205,541 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 191,498 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 176,693 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 154,827 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 134,915 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 134,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 109,969 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 84,218 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto?

Based on 59,684 MOT tests across 4,059 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
7,055
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
4,059
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 1,655
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,529
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,419
Registration plate lamp not working 1,386
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 1,336
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BW03 FVU is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 88,974 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 Crd Ltd Auto fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 1,655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW03 FVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BW03 FVU is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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