2004 Jeep Cherokee Limited CRD A 2.7L Diesel · VO54 AKV

The vehicle currently meets the MOT criteria as of the 7 January 2025 test at 131,613 miles, with no recorded defects. The most recent pass follows a failure on 4 December 2024 that highlighted an excessively worn off‑side front lower suspension arm ball joint, a faulty registration‑plate lamp and a parking‑brake efficiency below 50 %. The correction of those items and the clean result indicate an improving maintenance trend, although earlier years show recurring suspension and parking‑brake concerns. Across 22 years the odometer reads 131,613 miles, averaging just under 6,000 miles per annum – a mileage level low for a vehicle of this age. The jump from 128,757 miles on 22 July 2023 to 131,508 miles on 4 December 2024 represents a modest 2,751‑mile increase over 17 months, while the interval between 4 December 2024 and 7 January 2025 adds only 105 miles, suggesting limited recent use. No periods of rapid accumulation are evident, and the record shows consistent, incremental mileage entries. A prospective buyer should give particular attention to the off‑side front suspension assembly, confirming that the lower ball joint and upper arm are free of excessive play and that track‑rod end bushes are intact. The parking‑brake system must be tested for full‑stroke efficiency on both sides, as repeated inefficiencies have been recorded. Inspection of seat‑belt anchorage points, especially the inner‑sill fittings noted as weakened in 2022, is advisable. Tyre tread depth should be verified, and brake discs examined for scoring or thinning, given past rear disc wear. Finally, a visual check for any corrosion on the chassis, condition of the CV boot on the near‑side inner drive shaft, and the security of the exhaust silencer will complete a thorough assessment.