2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee · 1,119 MOT tests
2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliability
2003 Jeep Grand Cherokees fail 37.2% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 16 Grand Cherokee years (1,119 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jeep Grand Cherokees: 25.3%)
- 37.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Jeep Grand Cherokees: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- 113,948
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,119
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2003 against the years either side
- 2002 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does better)
- 2004 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 7.1% of tests fail here (52% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 58% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2003 car carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
Common problems
What fails on a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17%
- Suspension15.3%
- Brakes14.1%
- Body, chassis and structure8.4%
- Steering7.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.7%
- Seat belts and airbags3.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.38%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Position lamp not working 3.49%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.49%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Stop lamp not working 3.4%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 2.5%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.5%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (19.75%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.66%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (13.23%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (12.15%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.9%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (10.37%)
Other years
Every Jeep Grand Cherokee year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
2003 Jeep Grand Cherokees fail 37.2% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 16 Grand Cherokee years (1,119 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.38% of tests), position lamp not working (3.49% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (3.49% of tests).
How many miles should a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee shows 113,948 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2003 car?
A car first registered in 2003 carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
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