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AP04 EEY

2004 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A

Silver Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

137,988 mi
Last recorded137,988 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A84,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 EEY
MakeJeep
ModelGr Cherokee V8 Overland A
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 137,988 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 136,755 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 136,755 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 135,628 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 135,628 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 134,267 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 134,264 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 134,241 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn subframe holding diff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 133,497 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 133,180 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 127,076 miles

Rear axle and subframe bushes worn

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2019 127,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp damaged

Rear axle and subframe bushes worn

Pass 4 Aug 2018 123,789 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 123,877 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2017 120,201 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 120,201 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 115,942 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 115,895 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gear box leaking transfer case leaking

Pass 4 Mar 2015 108,963 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 108,963 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear axle bushes have movment

Pass 4 Feb 2014 100,186 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 87,695 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 81,216 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 81,146 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 74,929 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 74,929 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 62,969 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

front pinnion oil seal leaking

nearside front wiper split

Pass 23 May 2008 47,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2007 32,775 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A?

Based on 5,910 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
5,548
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 109
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 105
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 97
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AP04 EEY is a 2004 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A in Silver with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 84,130 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP04 EEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP04 EEY is a 2004 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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