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KV04 CBU

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8

Green Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,084 mi
Last recorded145,084 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V874,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 CBU
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited V8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 145,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

front shock absorbers corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

under side heavily corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2025 145,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

front shock absorbers corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

under side heavily corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2018 145,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working washer jet (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering column universal joint modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 143,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front drop arm rubber torn

eml light on

Fail 5 Jul 2017 143,097 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front drop arm rubber torn

eml light on

Pass 15 Jul 2016 141,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

em light on

Fail 6 Jul 2016 141,075 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush at chassis (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

em light on

Pass 7 Jul 2015 139,297 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 136,757 miles

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

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

oil leak

slight play in steering box

Pass 18 Apr 2013 123,540 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 92,070 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 63,563 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 57,790 miles

n/s rear tyreshows uneven wear across tread area

slight wear in both rear link arm bushes

Fail 30 Mar 2010 57,790 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

n/s rear tyreshows uneven wear across tread area

slight wear in both rear link arm bushes

Pass 1 Aug 2009 52,073 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 38,892 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 25,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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KV04 CBU is a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 in Green with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KV04 CBU, 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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KV04 CBU is a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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