Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto (2003)
2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto
CarHunch analysed 1,228 real MOT records for the 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2003 Grand Cherokee CRD is noticeably less reliable than the UK average: only 73% pass their MOT first time, versus 80% across all vehicles, and a worrying 30% have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above acceptable. The diesel engine has no advantage here, posting the same 73% pass rate, so fuel type isn't the issue.
At nearly 88,000 miles on average, these are genuinely worn vehicles, yet they're still generating 3.8 failures and 24.6 advisories per test—pointing to systemic problems rather than isolated wear items. Before buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, brakes, and emissions systems, and budget for regular dealer visits once you own it.
What to check before buying a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 30.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 1,209 | 72.9% | 3.82 |
| Petrol (2%) | 19 | 76.2% | 3.05 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto vehicles fall between 71,598 and 102,151 miles.
2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 60 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (7% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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