2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7L Petrol · GV05 VJG
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (4.7L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 101,756 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09 Feb 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,756 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV05 VJG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2024
- 101,756 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV05 VJG 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 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (GV05 VJG) between November 2021 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
GV05 VJG Mileage History
- 25/11/2021181,130 mi
- 04/12/2021181,135 mi+5 mi
- 07/02/2023100,349 mi-80,786 mi
- 23/08/2024101,755 mi+1,406 mi
- 23/08/2024101,756 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly -28,930 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Jeep Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Diesel engine oil leaks (sump gasket and oil temperature sender)Moderate
The Mercedes-sourced 3.0-litre CRD diesel fitted to most UK Grand Cherokee WKs leaks oil from the sump gasket and the oil temperature sender unit, with drips collecting on the ground beneath the engine. Auto Express advises looking for drips on the ground, and CarBuyer confirms these leaks are a known issue. A slow seep can become a steady drip, and if the oil level is allowed to drop it risks serious engine damage. The leaks are often missed until a service reveals a wet underside, so a thorough check is essential on a used example.
- Worn rear shock absorbers and anti-roll-bar bushesModerate
The WK's rear shock absorbers and anti-roll-bar bushes are known weak spots. CarBuyer identifies shock absorbers and anti-roll-bar bushes as weak areas, and RAC notes worn rear shock absorbers on used examples. Worn bushes cause clunks and reduced body control, while failing shock absorbers give a bouncy ride and poor stability — especially when the large, heavy Grand Cherokee is loaded or towing, a common UK use. Replacement is straightforward but adds to the cost of running an already expensive-to-run SUV.
- Heating, ventilation and heated-seat element faultsModerate
The Grand Cherokee WK's heating and ventilation system is a weak spot, with faults often requiring dashboard removal to reach the blend doors and heater matrix. Auto Express describes heating and ventilation as weak spots and notes that faulty heated-seat elements prompted the first recall in March 2007, affecting all models built up to December 2005. Heated seats that do not work are a particular annoyance in UK winters. Because the components are buried behind the dash, even minor fixes are labour-heavy and expensive relative to the car's value.
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