Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE - 2003
430.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2003 is 380.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE, model year 2003.
Sample size: 167 cars, 323 tests and 1,391 recorded faults.
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Quick summary
Total: 167 cars
The 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a higher overall defect rate of 431 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 14% above the average for cars of the same year, sitting at 378 defects. Notably, this model is particularly problematic in the areas of brakes and steering, with defects in brakes being 25% higher and steering issues significantly worse at 140% compared to the average. Mileage trends indicate that as the vehicle ages, particularly in the 31,000 to 62,000-mile range, defect rates rise sharply. These findings suggest that the Grand Cherokee may require more attention in terms of maintenance compared to its peers.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 167 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▼ 26.9% worse
214.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 169.3 / 100 tests
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▼ 138.5% worse
60.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.2 / 100 tests
- Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
Visibility
▲ 19.1% better
24.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.8 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 0.6% better
102.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 102.8 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 11.7% worse
337.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 302.1 / 100 tests
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 10.7% better
58.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 65.2 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 8.8% better
12.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.6 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 1.3% better
52.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 52.7 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 218
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 138
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 86
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 68
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 66
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 37
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 35
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 34
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 32
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 28
Serious faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 34
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 23
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Parking brake efficiency: less than 50% of the required value
FAIL
Occurrences: 6