2007 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager 2.8L Diesel · OU57 YZP

A clean and consistent MOT record defines this nineteen-year-old Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager, with no advisories or failure defects recorded across any of the recent tests, including a straightforward pass on 2025-09-08. The most notable entry is the 2024-09-04 failure on what appears to have been a first attempt, followed immediately the very next day by a pass on 2024-09-05 with no defects recorded. That pattern strongly suggests a minor item was addressed between the two tests rather than any persistent mechanical problem, and the absence of any subsequent advisories confirms no underlying deterioration was left unresolved. Across the five-year visible history, there is no emergence of corrosion on subframes, brake pipes, or suspension mounting points, no flagged exhaust deterioration, and no recurring component wear that would indicate a chronic weakness. The vehicle therefore presents a credible picture of sustained roadworthiness for its age, with no DVSA evidence of structural or safety concerns developing. The recorded mileage of 116,346 miles against a 2007 registration equates to roughly 6,123 miles annually, which sits squarely within the typical band for a vehicle of this vintage. There are no obvious extended lay-up periods between consecutive tests, with the mileage accumulation appearing regular and consistent year on year. This steady usage profile is mechanically favourable because it avoids the worst outcomes of either very low mileage, which can lead to seized brake calipers, deteriorated rubber bushes, and stale fluids, or very high mileage, which accelerates wear on the clutch, automatic transmission, suspension linkages, and engine sealing components. With nineteen years of service behind it, consumable items such as timing belts or chains, cooling system hoses, and the automatic gearbox fluid will have been subjected to significant cumulative stress, and any documentary evidence of major servicing within the last 20,000 miles would be reassuring. For a buyer preparing to view this Grand Voyager, the test drive should still be approached methodically given the age and the fact that MOT testing does not cover engine internals or non-safety-related wear. Listen carefully for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, as the front lower control arm bushes and anti-roll bar drop links are known wear items on this platform and would not necessarily show in a brake roller test. Check for any steering wander or pulling to one side, which could indicate worn tie rod ends or front strut top mount deterioration. On the automatic gearbox, monitor for any hesitation, flare between gears, or harsh engagement when pulling away, as the 2.8 CRD automatic and the earlier 3.3 and 3.8 petrol units have well-documented vulnerabilities to torque converter and solenoid wear at this mileage band. Inspect the underside thoroughly for any fresh oil misting around the engine sump, valve cover gasket, and power steering rack, as well as any weeping from the automatic transmission pans. Although no MOT advisories have flagged brake pipe or subframe corrosion, a nineteen-year-old vehicle is highly likely to show surface corrosion underneath, and the buyer should differentiate between harmless scaling and any perforation of brake lines or structural weakening of subframe mounting points. Check that the air conditioning system functions effectively, as the Grand Voyager's rear evaporator and dual-zone systems are complex and repairs become disproportionately expensive on higher-mileage examples. Finally, verify that all the sliding rear doors, tailgate, and powered convenience features operate correctly, as electrical faults in the body control modules are a recurring theme with this model regardless of MOT status.