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LB53 UUZ

2004 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A

Grey Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,340 mi
Last recorded91,340 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A84,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 UUZ
MakeJeep
ModelGr Cherokee V8 Overland A
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 91,340 miles

Handbrake Just Met Minimum Standard

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 91,337 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Handbrake Just Met Minimum Standard

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 90,126 miles

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

hand brake travel high

nearside front exhaust close to sump

nearside steering arm balljoint gaiter worn

nearside steering rack end balljoint gaiter worn

offside steering rack end balljoint gaiter worn

Pass 2 Mar 2024 87,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust making contact with fuel tank

Pass 18 Feb 2023 83,323 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses (metal sections corroded)

Handbrake travel a little high

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak around filter area

Pass 14 Mar 2022 81,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 81,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 78,725 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 77,217 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 71,984 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 67,886 miles

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

Nearside hand brake effort is lower than the offside

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside & offside upper drop link bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 63,248 miles

steering box has play

Pass 23 Feb 2016 59,075 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 55,610 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 51,238 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 47,909 miles

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 47,909 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 45,376 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 42,161 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 42,103 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 38,545 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 38,545 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight wear in steering box drop arm joint

Fail 30 Jan 2009 35,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 35,470 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,584 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 22,341 miles

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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LB53 UUZ is a 2004 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A in Grey with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LB53 UUZ, 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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LB53 UUZ is a 2004 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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