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RX53 LXN

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Blue Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,579 mi
Last recorded158,579 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee75,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 LXN
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 158,579 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all from master cylinder to ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

O/S/R half shaft oil seal has a slight leak

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 156,424 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All from master cylinder to ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexis (1.1.11 (c))

OSR half shaft oil seal leaking but not contaminating brake disc

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 148,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear half shaft oil seal leaking

Fail 11 Sep 2017 147,870 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear half shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 7 Oct 2016 140,846 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear half shaft oil seal weeping

engine management light on

Fail 7 Oct 2016 140,846 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear half shaft oil seal weeping

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Nov 2015 134,979 miles

EML

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 123,090 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

e m l light on

o/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 12 Dec 2013 115,906 miles

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

Engine management light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

O/s/r hub leaking.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 115,416 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Engine management light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

O/s/r hub leaking.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 106,320 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2012 106,317 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on.

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 96,842 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2007 30,404 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 24,781 miles

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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RX53 LXN is a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Blue with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RX53 LXN, 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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RX53 LXN is a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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