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DN53 DRX

2004 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

157,307 mi
Last recorded157,307 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport79,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 DRX
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Crd Sport
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 157,307 miles

Nearside floor to sill section corroded

exhaust silencer heavily repaired

Fail 9 Oct 2025 156,969 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside floor to sill section corroded

exhaust silencer heavily repaired

Pass 8 Oct 2024 138,731 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central exhaust heavily repaired

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 30 Sep 2024 138,202 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central exhaust heavily repaired

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2023 118,635 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 117,973 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 100,692 miles

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

all suspension components rusty/corroded

hand brake on minimum 16%

tow bar corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2022 100,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension components rusty/corroded

tow bar corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 99,934 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake leaver has little reserve travel

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mount broken

Pass 22 Jul 2019 97,896 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 97,851 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 96,103 miles

Centre exhaust blow

Front Both front shock absorber legs excessively corroded

Front prop shaft missing

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge 235/70/16

Offside Rear Nail in tyre (not repairable) 235/70/16

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 12 Jun 2018 96,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Centre exhaust blow

Front Both front shock absorber legs excessively corroded

Front prop shaft missing

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge 235/70/16

Offside Rear Nail in tyre (not repairable) 235/70/16

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 21 Jun 2017 92,386 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 83,414 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 83,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 74,009 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 74,008 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 70,342 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 64,659 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 56,594 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 50,863 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 50,219 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 50,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 42,263 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 37,068 miles

some front brake imbalance

Pass 28 Feb 2008 32,306 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 26,134 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 25,974 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport?

Based on 17,427 MOT tests across 1,056 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,039
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,056
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 422
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 388
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 344
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 340
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DN53 DRX is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 79,377 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 Cherokee Crd Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 509 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN53 DRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DN53 DRX is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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