2004 Jeep Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-Land A — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2004 Jeep Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-Land A passed 72.2% of its 579 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (27.7% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (16.1%) and suspension (13.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, ball joint and individual direction indicators — pins and bushes alone was recorded 66 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2004 Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-Land A fails 24.0% of the time in the 60-90k band and 24.6% at 150k+, a spread of only 0.6 points.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 48.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 29.6% in 2021 to 22.9% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 16.1% | 93 |
| 2 | Suspension | 13.6% | 79 |
| 3 | Brakes | 13.3% | 77 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.6% | 38 |
| 5 | Steering | 5.3% | 31 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.0% | 23 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pins and bushes | 66 |
| 2 | Ball joint | 46 |
| 3 | Individual direction indicators | 30 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 30 |
| 5 | Track rod end | 29 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 29 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 48.7% | 282 |
| 2 | Brakes | 37.5% | 217 |
| 3 | Tyres | 24.2% | 140 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 20.4% | 118 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 16.4% | 95 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.8% | 74 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 50 | 24.0% |
| 90-120k | 219 | 28.3% |
| 120-150k | 178 | 30.9% |
| 150k+ | 110 | 24.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 172 | 29.6% |
| 2022 | 142 | 28.9% |
| 2023 | 107 | 28.0% |
| 2024 | 88 | 26.1% |
| 2025 | 70 | 22.9% |
What to check before buying a 2004 Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-Land A
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 16.1% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (16.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (13.6% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (13.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2004 Jeep Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-Land As pass their MOT?
72.2% of the 579 2004 Jeep Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-Land A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2004 Jeep Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-Land A?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.1% of tests, followed by suspension (13.6%).
Does the 2004 Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-Land A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 24.0% in the 60-90k band to 24.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 579 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.