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VA53 WVJ

2004 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

151,768 mi
Last recorded151,768 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd79,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 WVJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited Crd
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2026 151,768 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

all suspension generlly corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2026 151,735 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users deisel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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))

all suspension generlly corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2025 151,691 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

General under vehicle corrosion apparent

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 150,514 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Differential support (A) frame nearside and offside bushes deteriorated

all suspension components have general surface corrosion apparent

Pass 30 Nov 2023 149,760 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 149,751 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 148,632 miles

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Rear axle top stabiliser frame bushes are slightly deteriorated.

Pass 16 Nov 2021 146,582 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 146,581 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 144,377 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Fail 19 Nov 2020 144,377 miles

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

Central stop lamp not working

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 135,667 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 135,665 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 127,439 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

ns/and o/s rear axle support bushes deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2017 118,266 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear axle top supported arm bush deteriorating and has slight play

rear exhaust mount broken off but system still supported

Pass 12 May 2016 106,057 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

rear axle top arm bush deteriorating

Fail 11 May 2016 106,057 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

rear axle top arm bush deteriorating

Pass 1 May 2015 93,881 miles

Nearside Front 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)

slight play in driver seat

Pass 14 May 2014 86,282 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 78,669 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 71,355 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 63,717 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 63,717 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 56,185 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 56,181 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 47,161 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 37,734 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 26,067 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd?

Based on 23,493 MOT tests across 1,411 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,253
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 604
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 600
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 489
parking brake recording little or no effort 433
Registration plate lamp not working 432
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VA53 WVJ is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 79,572 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 Cherokee Limited Crd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA53 WVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VA53 WVJ is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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