Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2004 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2004 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2004 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2004 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

28% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2004 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 275 vehicles, the 2004 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 75%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2004 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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2004 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto

CarHunch analysed 275 real MOT records for the 2004 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2004 Jeep Cherokee has a first-time MOT pass rate of 73.3%, which is 6.7 points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that suggests these vehicles need closer attention than most cars their age. More concerning, 28.4% of these Cherokees have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history, well above the typical threshold, so a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a specialist is essential.

These vehicles are running at a median mileage of just over 65,000 miles, which is relatively low for a 20-year-old car, yet they're averaging 4.37 failures and 21.4 advisories per test—indicating that age and wear patterns matter more here than mileage alone. Factor in a routine £500–£800 annual maintenance budget and focus your inspection on suspension, brakes, and cooling systems, which tend to be where these Cherokees accumulate their failures.

We have limited data for the 2004 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

75%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

28.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

4.37

Over 16.5 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

65k

Middle half: 50k–78k

For context

These stats describe 275 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 275 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 28.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (92%)	252	75%	4.41

Colour Breakdown

Based on 854 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 48%

410

Silver 26.3%

225

Blue 18.6%

159

Red 4.3%

Green 2%

Gold 0.7%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

65,297

typical

49,505

low mileage

78,116

high mileage

Half of all 2004 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto vehicles fall between 49,505 and 78,116 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 49,505 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 49,505–78,116 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2004 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Autos sit.

⚠ Over 105,456 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2004 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 30% of 2004 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Autos are still active.

Numbers are declining — 63 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (30% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

16.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

4.37

Avg failures per vehicle

21.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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