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EU04 DHE

2004 Jeep Cherokee

Gold Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

285,468 mi
Last recorded285,468 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Jeep Cherokee79,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 DHE
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 285,468 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Slightly loose ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside parking brake efficiency considerably below nearside

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside corroded around top bush (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "A" Frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside End float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 285,336 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Slightly loose ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside corroded around top bush (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "A" Frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside End float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 271,578 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Hand brake has little reserve travel

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Slightly loose ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside corroded around top bush (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "A" frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside End float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 255,950 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Slightly loose ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "A" Frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 255,949 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror slightly loose ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "A" frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 249,223 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine , Gearbox , Also Rear diff slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "A" frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside has slight end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 249,223 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed on outer side wall , Worn on both edges , Tread depth at 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge , Slightly worn on inner edge , Cracking/Perishing , Tread depth 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer side wall scrubbed , Cracking in tread , Worn on inner edge , Slightly worn on outer edge , Tread depth at 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on both edges , Cracking / Perishing , Tread depth 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine , Gearbox , Also Rear diff slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "A" frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside has slight end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 244,904 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner edge, Also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine , Gearbox ,also slight leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both have slight end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear "A" frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 237,420 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 237,417 miles

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

Emission control equipment obviously defective injector leaking (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 223,838 miles

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

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

engine noise

Pass 26 Jul 2018 203,276 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2017 183,110 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 183,089 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 160,034 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 145,191 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 128,970 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 128,970 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 119,010 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear axle center mount bush deteriorated.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 12,807 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 101,987 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 101,985 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2010 94,789 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 94,761 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 81,439 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 56,836 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

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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EU04 DHE is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee in Gold with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EU04 DHE, 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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EU04 DHE is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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