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VA53 WVB

2004 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A

Blue Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

160,496 mi
Last recorded160,496 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A84,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 WVB
MakeJeep
ModelGr Cherokee V8 Overland A
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 160,496 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 157,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated front shaft to transfer box (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 157,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working wing indicator inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated front shaft to transfer box (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 153,192 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 152,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 152,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 150,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 144,902 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 137,620 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 137,567 miles

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 130,628 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 122,906 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 31 Oct 2013 121,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 31 Oct 2013 121,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 25 Oct 2012 116,759 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 116,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 107,668 miles

Both front tyres wearing prematurely on outer edges, N/S down to limit.

Fail 27 Oct 2011 107,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres wearing prematurely on outer edges, N/S down to limit.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 96,980 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 85,014 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside hand brake effort not as high as nearside

offside rear hub leaking oil

Pass 16 Jan 2009 68,066 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 68,056 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 56,513 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 44,047 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A?

Based on 5,910 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
5,548
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 109
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 105
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 97
Full Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A reliability report

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VA53 WVB is a 2004 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A in Blue with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 84,130 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 Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA53 WVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VA53 WVB is a 2004 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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