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Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A reliable? We analysed 6,200 real MOT tests across 348 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 6,200 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
72.1%
Typical Mileage
82,199mi
Annual Mileage
6,011mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
23yrs

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

Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A Number Plates

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

Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

71.8%
2004
72.6%
2003

Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A Problems — What Goes Wrong?

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 199
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 177
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 163
parking brake recording little or no effort 128
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 115
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 115
Registration plate lamp not working 104
position lamp(s) not working 80

Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,601 mi/yr
Typical
6,011 mi/yr
Average
6,797 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,028 mi/yr

Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2004 3,356 71.8% 55,936 82,968 109,002
2003 2,778 72.6% 54,772 80,238 108,695

How Long Does a Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A Last?

Based on 348 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
15.4 years
Median
16.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
23 years

Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
82,199 mi
75th Percentile
109,813 mi
95th Percentile
149,785 mi
Max Recorded
902,541 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A

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

Best year
2003

72.6% MOT pass rate from 2,778 tests

Year to avoid
2004

71.8% MOT pass rate from 3,356 tests

The best year to buy a used Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A is 2003, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 72.6% across 2,778 tests. The 2004 model year has the lowest pass rate at 71.8% — 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 Extreme Sport A Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A THIS CAR 72.1% 6,200 82,199 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
Ford Fiesta Zetec TDCI 70 84.2% 3,660 91,482 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A?

The Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A has an overall MOT pass rate of 72.1% across 6,200 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

The most common problems on the Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A are parking brake lever has no reserve travel (199 recorded failures), parking brake: efficiency below requirements (177), and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (175). 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 Extreme Sport A owner drives around 6,011 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 Extreme Sport A 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 Extreme Sport A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A reliable?
Based on 6,200 MOT tests, the Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A has a 72.1% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A?
The most common MOT failures are parking brake lever has no reserve travel, parking brake: efficiency below requirements, and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A do per year?
The typical Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A does around 6,011 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A last?
Most Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A models stay on UK roads for around 23 years based on our analysis of 348 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A?
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 Extreme Sport A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A is 2003 with a 72.6% pass rate across 2,778 tests.