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Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport reliable? We analysed 17,427 real MOT tests across 1,056 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 17,427 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
72.5%
Typical Mileage
78,576mi
Annual Mileage
6,039mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
23yrs

The Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, parking brake: efficiency below requirements and parking brake lever has no reserve travel. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport.

Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

76%
2008
72.9%
2007
71.2%
2006
72.2%
2005
73.1%
2004
72.8%
2003

Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 422
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 388
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 344
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 340
Registration plate lamp not working 337
parking brake recording little or no effort 320
position lamp(s) not working 265
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 219

Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,589 mi/yr
Typical
6,039 mi/yr
Average
6,824 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,029 mi/yr

Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2008 50 76.0% 51,842 68,642 125,506
2007 733 72.9% 53,177 74,328 99,086
2006 2,915 71.2% 49,475 76,088 102,502
2005 3,966 72.2% 49,381 75,267 100,948
2004 5,437 73.1% 53,692 79,377 104,836
2003 4,064 72.8% 54,920 81,917 108,034

How Long Does a Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Last?

Based on 1,056 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport vehicles on UK roads.

Average
14.7 years
Median
15.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
23 years

Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
78,576 mi
75th Percentile
104,436 mi
95th Percentile
144,031 mi
Max Recorded
762,126 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2008

76.0% MOT pass rate from 50 tests

Year to avoid
2006

71.2% MOT pass rate from 2,915 tests

The best year to buy a used Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport is 2008, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 76.0% across 50 tests. The 2006 model year has the lowest pass rate at 71.2% — 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 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 Crd Sport THIS CAR 72.5% 17,427 78,576 mi 23 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
BMW 4 Series 86.2% 14,824 56,390 mi 13 yrs

Compared to the Jeep Renegade (82.4% pass rate) and the Jeep Cherokee (79.5% pass rate), the Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport?

The Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport has an overall MOT pass rate of 72.5% across 17,427 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

The most common problems on the Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (509 recorded failures), parking brake: efficiency below requirements (422), and parking brake lever has no reserve travel (388). 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 Crd Sport owner drives around 6,039 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 Crd Sport models stay on UK roads for around 23 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.

Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport reliable?
Based on 17,427 MOT tests, the Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport has a 72.5% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport?
The most common MOT failures are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, parking brake: efficiency below requirements, and parking brake lever has no reserve travel. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport do per year?
The typical Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport does around 6,039 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport last?
Most Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport models stay on UK roads for around 23 years based on our analysis of 1,056 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport is 2008 with a 76.0% pass rate across 50 tests.