Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport (2004)
2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport
CarHunch analysed 280 real MOT records for the 2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport has a first-time MOT pass rate of 70.6%, notably below the UK average of 80%, which signals above-average reliability concerns for its age. More worryingly, 34.3% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above the typical threshold—a serious buyer red flag that demands a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
These Cherokees are running at reasonable mileage for their age (median 62,771 miles), but they're racking up an average of 4.14 failures per MOT cycle, suggesting inherent mechanical weakness beyond simple wear. The 23.5 advisories per vehicle indicate persistent minor issues; before committing to one, get a full diagnostic check focusing on suspension, braking, and structural integrity.
What to check before buying a 2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 34.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (92%) | 257 | 70.4% | 4.22 |
| Diesel (5%) | 15 | 76.9% | 3.47 |
| LPG (1%) | 4 | 68.9% | 4.75 |
| Other (1%) | 4 | 60.4% | 1.25 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport vehicles fall between 48,631 and 78,584 miles.
2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 29 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (14% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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