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J29 ARB

2004 Jeep Cherokee

Black Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,725 mi
Last recorded89,725 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Jeep Cherokee79,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 ARB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 89,725 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 88,076 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 88,076 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 86,915 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 86,898 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emissions not tested (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 85,713 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 83,728 miles

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

parking brake self adjuster intermittent fault

Fail 20 Oct 2021 83,724 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

parking brake self adjuster intermittent fault

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Nov 2020 81,331 miles

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

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

parking brake lever intermittent fault

Pass 25 Apr 2019 77,320 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 73,893 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front flexi metal pipes starting to corrode

both rear brake discs corroded

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated and leaking slightly

engine light on

Pass 28 Apr 2017 71,083 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear brake discs corroded

engine light on

exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

exhaust system deteriorated

metal brake pipes to flexis starting to corrode

Pass 3 May 2016 68,146 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear brake discs corroded

engine light on

exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

exhaust system deteriorated

metal brake pipes to flexis starting to corrode

parking brake as only just met the required efficiency

parking brake lever as intermittent fault

Pass 14 Apr 2015 65,317 miles

engine light on

exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

metal brake pipes from front flexis to calipers very rusty

Fail 14 Apr 2015 65,317 miles

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

engine light on

exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

metal brake pipes from front flexis to calipers very rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2014 63,272 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

engine light on indicating a fault

Fail 28 Apr 2014 63,272 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

engine light on indicating a fault

Pass 21 Mar 2013 59,866 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 54,016 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 44,367 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 35,154 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 20,829 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 20,829 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 20,225 miles

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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J29 ARB is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J29 ARB, 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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J29 ARB is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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