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LX05 VAF

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Silver Lpg 4701cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,000 mi
Last recorded97,000 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee81,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 VAF
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 97,000 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 96,236 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 95,661 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 95,661 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 93,349 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 93,349 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 90,200 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 85,675 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 127,104 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front cv boot outer slight split

Pass 9 May 2018 75,998 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

front wiper blade slight worn

o/s/r reflector slight damage

Fail 9 May 2018 75,998 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

front wiper blade slight worn

o/s/r reflector slight damage

Pass 11 May 2017 69,404 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 62,366 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 58,670 miles

Bonnet does not secure in open position

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 58,670 miles

Bonnet does not secure in open position

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

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 52,540 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 52,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 44,321 miles

ball joint on power steering box drop arm has play

Pass 15 Mar 2012 37,096 miles

ball joint on n/s/ hub upper slight play

ball joint on steering box drop arm slight play

Pass 22 Feb 2011 28,798 miles

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

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

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

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

ball joint on power steering box drop arm has play

Fail 3 Mar 2010 22,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 22,338 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 13,664 miles

front pads look to be wearing thin ?

Pass 9 May 2008 12,627 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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LX05 VAF is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Silver with a 4,701cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 81,155 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 LX05 VAF, 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 21 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LX05 VAF registered?

LX05 VAF is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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