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LX04 YEF

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8

Silver Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

150,023 mi
Last recorded150,023 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V874,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 YEF
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited V8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 150,023 miles

Nearside handbrake effort poor, may require adjustment or repair.

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear engine breather not connected

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 146,037 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive onto exhaust* (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

rear engine breather not connected

Fail 9 Dec 2024 146,033 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated axle seal leaking onto disc (1.1.14 (b))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear axle seal leaking

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive onto exhaust* (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

rear engine breather not connected

Pass 21 Nov 2023 141,925 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs badly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamps corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front brakepads very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear hub seal has a slight leak.

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

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

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

handbrake only just met requirements. I would advise adjustment or repair.

Fail 4 Oct 2023 141,925 miles

Drive shaft joint excessively worn front shaft from transfer box (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both front white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both aims too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn lower link bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated axle oil contamination , pad and disc (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush , ripped away (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp not connected (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner worn down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn and heavy build up of corrosion on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive bad leak suspect oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp not connected (6.1.2 (a))

brake pedal soft and travel

engine oil just registering on dipstick

Pass 29 Oct 2021 124,294 miles

Central Brake light not working

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured And offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Seats folded down seatbelts couldn't be tested

Fail 18 Oct 2021 124,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub oil leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along chassis as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Central stop light not working

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

Nearside Rear oil leaking hub

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 120,031 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 May 2019 116,007 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 115,997 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 103,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2017 98,547 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 89,759 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule has a flat spot not rubbing on any component at present (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine oil leak onto exhaust

exhaust clamps corroded / insecure

items removed from drivers view

lift in o/s and n/s upper and lower front ball joints

power steering hose damp

Fail 23 Mar 2016 89,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule has a flat spot not rubbing on any component at present (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine oil leak onto exhaust

exhaust clamps corroded / insecure

items removed from drivers view

lift in o/s and n/s upper and lower front ball joints

power steering hose damp

Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 74,401 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 65,637 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 57,911 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 52,130 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 45,647 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 39,234 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 32,638 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 25,297 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
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LX04 YEF is a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 in Silver with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LX04 YEF, 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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LX04 YEF is a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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