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MT04 XLA

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,204 mi
Last recorded184,204 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto88,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 XLA
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2025 184,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule plus metal section of hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule plus metal section of hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 182,897 miles

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

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

Offside Rear hub leaking

Fail 6 Sep 2024 182,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside pulls to the right (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear hub leaking

Pass 14 Sep 2023 178,170 miles

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

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

rear diff leaking offside

Pass 14 Sep 2022 172,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake only just meets requirements

Pass 13 Sep 2021 164,706 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 157,262 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 145,699 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 134,420 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 120,046 miles

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

Front Propshaft gaiter deteriorated

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement differential arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 104,756 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 104,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2016 96,072 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 82,153 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 78,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Dec 2013 78,298 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Dec 2012 73,437 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 68,769 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 68,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre inner wall starting to split

Pass 4 Feb 2011 61,983 miles

hand brake effort low

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 2 Feb 2010 56,562 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 50,072 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 43,819 miles

front brake discs worn low

Fail 7 Feb 2008 43,819 miles

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

front brake discs worn low

Pass 12 Jan 2007 36,342 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto?

Based on 59,684 MOT tests across 4,059 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
7,055
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
4,059
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 1,655
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,529
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,419
Registration plate lamp not working 1,386
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 1,336
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MT04 XLA is a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 88,715 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 1,655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT04 XLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MT04 XLA is a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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