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LIL 8444

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,807 mi
Last recorded114,807 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee75,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 8444
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2025 114,807 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded central front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 113,021 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 113,009 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened at collar for bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch / end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened at collar for bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 110,554 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and rear brake pipes have been undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 110,517 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill above rear step rail mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill above rear step rail mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal part between rear brake hoses is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 107,787 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded in several places (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal part between rear brake hoses is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 107,782 miles

Offside Drag link 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 brake pipe corroded in several places (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal part between rear brake hoses is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 102,468 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 102,468 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 100,163 miles

both rear end links play

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f flexi hose corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2020 100,155 miles

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

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

both rear end links play

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f flexi hose corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2019 94,663 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/r brake back plate damp needs attention

rear brake pipe in between flexi hose corroded

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 71,740 MOT tests across 8,085 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
6,936
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,085
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
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LIL 8444 is a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 75,813 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 400 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LIL 8444, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LIL 8444 is a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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