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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE CRD LTD AUTO2003 · 2.7L DIESEL

PE03 VCK

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE CRD LTD AUTO is a DIESEL vehicle with a 2685cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 125,543.

MOT
Expired
Expires 28/06/2019
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 18/04/2019
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2003
Engine
2685cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the available data, though it indicates a reactive maintenance approach. The most recent test in June 2018 at 125,543 miles resulted in a pass with no defects, following a failure just one day prior. This suggests that while safety-critical issues are identified, they are addressed immediately to ensure the vehicle remains legal for the road. The mileage profile is notably low for a vehicle of twenty-three years age, averaging approximately 5,458 miles per year. Between June 2016 and June 2018, the vehicle covered roughly 9,100 miles, indicating consistent low-usage during this period. While low mileage often reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, the long intervals between tests or stationary periods can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components, seals, and fluid fluid oxidation, which are not captured by mileage figures alone. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system, as the history shows recurring failures related to thin brake pads and insufficient brake lever travel. Given the age of the vehicle and the low mileage, it is also critical to inspect for structural corrosion on the chassis and suspension mounting points, as salt-affected areas often suffer from rust irrespective of low annual use. Furthermore, the condition of the suspension bushings and rubber hoses should be verified for cracking or perished, representing common age-related failure points on Jeeps of this era.

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40
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the available data, though it indicates a reactive maintenance approach. The most recent test in June 2018 at 125,543 miles resulted in a pass with no defects, following a failure just one day prior. This suggests that while safety-critical issues are identified, they are addressed immediately to ensure the vehicle remains legal for the road. The mileage profile is notably low for a vehicle of twenty-three years age, averaging approximately 5,458 miles per year. Between June 2016 and June 2018, the vehicle covered roughly 9,100 miles, indicating consistent low-usage during this period. While low mileage often reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, the long intervals between tests or stationary periods can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components, seals, and fluid fluid oxidation, which are not captured by mileage figures alone. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system, as the history shows recurring failures related to thin brake pads and insufficient brake lever travel. Given the age of the vehicle and the low mileage, it is also critical to inspect for structural corrosion on the chassis and suspension mounting points, as salt-affected areas often suffer from rust irrespective of low annual use. Furthermore, the condition of the suspension bushings and rubber hoses should be verified for cracking or perished, representing common age-related failure points on Jeeps of this era.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto (PE03 VCK) from 2003 show a total of 5 MOT tests between June 2016 and June 2018.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (3 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

A total of 3 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.

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