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KS53 ZBV

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8

Blue Lpg 4701cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,763 mi
Last recorded136,763 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V874,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 ZBV
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited V8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,701cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 136,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 135,756 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard Both catalytic converter missing (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake hose/brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak in engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 131,653 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank carrier corroded

Fail 22 May 2024 131,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank carrier corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2023 127,136 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 126,855 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 123,825 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 120,049 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 112,519 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Slight lift in offside front bottom balljoint but not excessive

Fail 10 Sep 2018 112,516 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn UPPER ARM OUTER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust clamp loose exhaust still secure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Slight lift in offside front bottom balljoint but not excessive

Pass 15 Sep 2017 103,784 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre 3-4 mm wearing on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 103,775 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre 3-4 mm wearing on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 95,875 miles

High level stop lamp not working

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 95,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush OUTER WISHBONE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush OUTER WISHBONE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Front discs are slightly corroded

High level stop lamp not working

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

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

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

Parking brake just passed 16 %

Signs of heat in all discs none binding

Slight exhaust blow middle section

Pass 21 Sep 2015 85,007 miles

Both front shock top bushes are slightly worn

Both rear shocks have a slight misting of oil

Front discs are slightly worn

High level stop lamp not working

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

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

Parking brake just passed 17% may benefit from some attention

Slight play in both rear wheels but not excessive

Pass 22 Sep 2014 70,766 miles

High level stop lamp not working

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

Nearside rear tyre has 3mm of tread left

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

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

Offside rear tyre has 2mm of tread left

Parking brake just passed 16 % may benefit from some attention

Slight play in both rear wheels but not excessive

Pass 2 Sep 2013 55,099 miles

High level brake light not working

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 55,076 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

High level brake light not working

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 39,437 miles

Both front trailing arm front bushes slightly perished but not excessive

Both rear trailing arm rear bushes slightly perished

Both rear tyres have 3mm of tread left and wearing on edges

slight lift in offside rear wheel but not excessive

Fail 18 Sep 2012 39,420 miles

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

Both front trailing arm front bushes slightly perished but not excessive

Both rear trailing arm rear bushes slightly perished

Both rear tyres have 3mm of tread left and wearing on edges

Coolant leak

Front reg plate in poor condition

slight lift in offside rear wheel but not excessive

Pass 11 Mar 2011 36,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

management light on

Pass 12 Mar 2010 32,975 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,616 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres on approx 2.5mm on centre of tread

off & nearside front brake discs wearing & nearing fail limit

vehicle pulls to left but not brake pull

Fail 17 Mar 2009 30,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres on approx 2.5mm on centre of tread

off & nearside front brake discs wearing & nearing fail limit

vehicle pulls to left but not brake pull

Pass 24 Oct 2007 27,014 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 23,627 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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KS53 ZBV is a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 in Blue with a 4,701cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KS53 ZBV, 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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KS53 ZBV is a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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