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WV54 LWR

2004 Jeep Cherokee

Black Petrol 2900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

155,891 mi
Last recorded155,891 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Jeep Cherokee79,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 LWR
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 155,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play half shaft end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play half shaft end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

The engine oil level is low

Fail 12 Nov 2024 155,888 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play half shaft end float? (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play half shaft end float? (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

The engine oil level is low

Pass 31 Oct 2023 149,493 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 147,393 miles

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

Both bonnet struts defective

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 146,995 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 9 Mar 2020 146,445 miles

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

Front bonnet stays faulty

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

long travel on hand brake

Fail 4 Mar 2020 146,445 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front bonnet stays faulty

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

long travel on hand brake

Pass 27 Feb 2019 144,201 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 144,198 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 143,154 miles

Engine Man. Light On

Pass 31 Jan 2017 140,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition (3.5.1i)

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

all four tyres are deteriorated

oil leak

oil sump pan heavily corroded and weaping oil

Fail 30 Jan 2017 140,056 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition (3.5.1i)

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

all four tyres are deteriorated

oil leak

oil sump pan heavily corroded and weaping oil

Pass 6 Feb 2016 133,925 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 126,294 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 119,092 miles

front registration plate slightly cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2013 117,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front lower shock absorber bushes deteriorating

center brake light not working

engine managment light on

front registration plaate cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2012 109,378 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 5 Feb 2011 103,454 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 93,214 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight nick n/s/f wiper

Fail 26 Jan 2009 70,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 70,732 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 70,192 miles

Lower Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 45,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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WV54 LWR is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 2,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 79,615 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV54 LWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WV54 LWR is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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