Description
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WJ) 2.7 CRD diesel, 193,500 miles, MOT to 20 November 2026.
Restored and built up as part of Car SOS (Channel 4 / National Geographic). DVD of the episode and the 4x4 magazine feature both available to view. Sold on its spec and condition, not on the TV history.
Build spec
4" Rough Country lift kit
Black Rhino wheels with BFGoodrich tyres
Terrafirma shocks Winch, side rock sliders and recovery gear
Upgraded brake kit
Hella Black Magic auxiliary lighting (roof, grille, sides, rear)
Full Raptor coating
Comes with off-road kit and high-lift jack
Condition
Drives well. From cold you can occasionally feel a slight reduction in power until it warms through. Recently serviced oil flush, filter and oil changed. Injectors, alternator and power steering pump replaced over the years.
A water-in-fuel warning light has come on intermittently in the past. A garage looked at it previously and couldn't identify a definitive cause. It hasn't recurred in several weeks.
Everything on the last MOT, listed rather than left for you to find
Passed November 2025 with one minor defect and several advisories.
Minor defect: windscreen damage not affecting the driver's view. I've looked twice and can't find it worth checking yourself at viewing.
Advisories: corrosion on the offside outrigger section near the front; rear coil springs corroded both sides; front oil leak, not excessive; nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape; front brake disc worn but not excessively; nearside front upper suspension ball joint slight play; steering linkage ball joint slight play at the drop arm; rear suspension trailing arm front bushes worn, both sides.
Underside photos are included in this advert. The full MOT history is public check the registration yourself.
Other known faults
Rain sensor bracket was broken by a previous fitter and no longer mounts properly, so the auto wipers are intermittent manual wipe works fine. Driver's heated seat not working. Radio display intermittent, audio fine.
No panel damage, dents, scratches or accident history. Complete respray in Raptor coat, so not original paint.
Selling honestly as a project for someone who wants a well-specced off-roader and doesn't mind sorting a few things. Genuine viewings welcome, Taunton.