Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport reliable? We analysed 21,776 real MOT tests across 1,415 vehicles to find out.
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The Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, registration plate lamp not working and position lamp(s) not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport.
Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 418 | 71.5% | 50,500 | 77,698 | 109,246 |
| 2003 | 6,449 | 72.7% | 55,527 | 81,519 | 108,127 |
| 2002 | 11,173 | 74.2% | 63,076 | 89,594 | 116,094 |
| 2001 | 3,559 | 73.2% | 67,275 | 92,656 | 117,356 |
How Long Does a Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport Last?
Based on 1,415 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport vehicles on UK roads.
Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
74.2% MOT pass rate from 11,173 tests
71.5% MOT pass rate from 418 tests
The best year to buy a used Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport is 2002, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 74.2% across 11,173 tests. The 2004 model year has the lowest pass rate at 71.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport THIS CAR | 73.5% | 21,776 | 87,824 mi | 25 yrs |
| Jeep Renegade | 82.4% | 216,942 | 45,731 mi | 11 yrs |
| Jeep Cherokee | 79.5% | 73,214 | 61,010 mi | 27 yrs |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 82.8% | 71,740 | 59,138 mi | 27 yrs |
| Ford F150 | 80.8% | 16,119 | 75,465 mi | 33 yrs |
Compared to the Jeep Renegade (82.4% pass rate) and the Jeep Cherokee (79.5% pass rate), the Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.5% across 21,776 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (802 recorded failures), registration plate lamp not working (413), and position lamp(s) not working (397). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport owner drives around 6,499 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport models stay on UK roads for around 25 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.