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BV53 YDK

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8

Silver Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

166,021 mi
Last recorded166,021 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V874,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 YDK
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited V8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 166,021 miles

Brake pipes/Brake hose ferrules/ fuel pipes are corroded

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

Vehicle structure has corrosion build up on the Underbody

Fail 25 Jun 2025 166,021 miles

Brake pipes/Brake hose ferrules/ fuel pipes are corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure has corrosion build up on the Underbody

Pass 26 Apr 2023 165,368 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2021 164,471 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2021 164,471 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2019 162,479 miles

Both rear diff seals leaking slightly

Front Fog lights not working

Minor exhaust blow from manifold area

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 161,262 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

exhaust is corroded

heat shield loose

Fail 6 Apr 2018 161,262 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust is corroded

heat shield loose

Pass 31 Mar 2017 159,337 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded on all flexys and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 159,337 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded on all flexys and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 154,850 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 154,850 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 145,506 miles

exhaust corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 145,506 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 141,525 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 137,012 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs worn

Fail 17 Sep 2011 136,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs worn

Pass 9 Sep 2010 130,924 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jun 2009 122,460 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 122,458 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 102,207 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 9 Feb 2007 67,419 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8?

Based on 31,277 MOT tests across 2,392 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,269
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,080
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,006
Brake pipe excessively corroded 854
constant velocity joint gaiter split 846
position lamp(s) not working 840
Full Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 reliability report

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BV53 YDK is a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 in Silver with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 74,401 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 Grand Cherokee Limited V8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV53 YDK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV53 YDK is a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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