2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0L Diesel · EP16 LLJ
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 125,439 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,439 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EP16 LLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 125,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EP16 LLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee (EP16 LLJ) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
EP16 LLJ Mileage History
- 02/02/202393,675 mi
- 25/03/2024102,850 mi+9,175 mi
- 19/03/2025112,435 mi+9,585 mi
- 19/03/2025112,435 mi
- 18/03/2026125,439 mi+13,004 mi
Average of roughly 10,175 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- 3.0 CRD Internal Oil Cooler FailureSerious
The oil cooler can fail internally, mixing oil into the coolant and creating a "mayonnaise" sludge.
- Transfer Case Shift MotorModerate
The electric motor responsible for switching between high and low range (and engaging 4WD) can seize or fail.
- 3.0 CRD EGR, DPF and SCR faultsSerious
Short-trip use and age can bring on EGR fouling, DPF trouble and AdBlue or NOx-sensor faults, making the diesel Grand Cherokee the car to scan before buying.
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