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KY53 DSV

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A

Silver Petrol 3956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,142 mi
Last recorded99,142 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A83,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 DSV
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,956cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2016 99,142 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high intake manifold air leak (7.3.A.2a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Oil leak tranferbox propshaft seal ()

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated from flexible hose ferrule to union pipe corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated from flexible hose ferrule to caliper pipe corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush starting to perish (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated from flexible hose ferrule to caliper pipe corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush starting to perish (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Dec 2015 98,583 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 98,578 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 98,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 97,610 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 97,602 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 97,599 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 94,502 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

bonnet strut doesnt support bonnet

exhaust centre box clamp corroded and deteriorated

rear exahaust hanging mount corroded and deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2012 94,501 miles

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

bonnet strut doesnt support bonnet

exhaust centre box clamp corroded and deteriorated

rear exahaust hanging mount corroded and deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2011 89,834 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 83,117 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 76,041 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 65,100 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 65,096 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 39,295 miles

handbrake travel excessive. req's adjustment.

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A?

Based on 2,039 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
5,237
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 46
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 41
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
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KY53 DSV is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A in Silver with a 3,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 83,088 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 4.0 Ltd A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY53 DSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KY53 DSV is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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