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LC04 FXM

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8

Black Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

144,947 mi
Last recorded144,947 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V874,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 FXM
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited V8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 144,947 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 139,150 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 139,150 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 131,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 131,650 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 122,028 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 115,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

all coil springs are corroded

exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Fail 19 Aug 2021 115,071 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

all coil springs are corroded

exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2020 111,016 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 94,262 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 79,484 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 69,478 miles

engine light on dash

Pass 21 Apr 2016 68,401 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 68,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 67,073 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 64,492 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 64,492 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 61,633 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 56,878 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 51,136 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 45,495 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 39,853 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,029 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 25,715 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 25,704 miles

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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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LC04 FXM is a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 in Black with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LC04 FXM, 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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What year was LC04 FXM registered?

LC04 FXM is a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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