2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0L Diesel · RK63 XRM

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward mechanical degradation. While it passed the most recent test in May 2026 at 120,725 miles, this followed a failure just three days prior at 120,596 miles. The failure recorded between these two dates reveals multiple critical suspension and braking faults, indicating that repairs are only being addressed when necessary to pass a test rather than through a preventative maintenance schedule. The mileage pattern remains consistent, averaging approximately 9,300 miles per year, which is typical for a thirteen-year-old vehicle. However, there is a significant jump in usage recorded between May 2024 and May 2025, where the vehicle covered over 15,000 miles in twelve months. This increased rate of use correlates with the sudden appearance of multiple wear-related defects in the 2025 and 2026 records, following the clean sheets seen during the 2023 and 2024 tests. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry. The record shows both the nearside and offside lower suspension arm bushes were flagged as worn in 2026, following a previous failure involving a track rod end and an upper ball joint dust cover. These recurring issues suggest the front steering and suspension components are reaching the end of their functional life. You should check for play in the ball joints and ensure the recently replaced parts have been properly fitted. The braking system also requires scrutiny. The tester flagged the rear brake discs as significantly worn in the May 2026 failure, and front pads were noted as worn in 2025. Given that all four tyres were found close to the legal limit in 2025, the buyer should verify the current tread depth of the tyres and check the quality of the brake components installed to rectify the recent failure.