Jeep Cherokee Limited Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Jeep Cherokee Limited car check
Is the Jeep Cherokee Limited reliable? We analysed 1,226 real MOT tests across 124 vehicles to find out.
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The Jeep Cherokee Limited is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, brake pipe excessively corroded and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Jeep Cherokee Limited.
Jeep Cherokee Limited Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Jeep Cherokee Limited. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Jeep Cherokee Limited MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Jeep Cherokee Limited to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Jeep Cherokee Limited Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Jeep Cherokee Limited fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Jeep Cherokee Limited Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Jeep Cherokee Limited models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Jeep Cherokee Limited Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Jeep Cherokee Limited owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Jeep Cherokee Limited MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Jeep Cherokee Limited year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 442 | 75.1% | 40,350 | 59,830 | 82,462 |
| 2009 | 252 | 71.8% | 70,248 | 92,378 | 119,864 |
| 2008 | 139 | 73.4% | 55,421 | 80,355 | 101,140 |
| 1998 | 110 | 67.3% | 70,977 | 82,198 | 96,998 |
| 1997 | 122 | 72.1% | 70,391 | 89,785 | 113,332 |
| 1996 | 79 | 78.5% | 100,608 | 114,533 | 132,025 |
How Long Does a Jeep Cherokee Limited Last?
Based on 124 Jeep Cherokee Limited vehicles on UK roads.
Jeep Cherokee Limited Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Jeep Cherokee Limited 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 Limited
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
78.5% MOT pass rate from 79 tests
67.3% MOT pass rate from 110 tests
The best year to buy a used Jeep Cherokee Limited is 1996, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 78.5% across 79 tests. The 1998 model year has the lowest pass rate at 67.3% — 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 Limited Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Cherokee Limited THIS CAR | 73.7% | 1,226 | 81,004 mi | 30 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 |
| Mercedes-benz Gla 250 AMG Line Premium + A | 94.3% | 506 | 23,334 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Jeep Renegade (82.4% pass rate) and the Jeep Cherokee (79.5% pass rate), the Jeep Cherokee Limited trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Jeep Cherokee Limited has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.7% across 1,226 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Jeep Cherokee Limited are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (32 recorded failures), brake pipe excessively corroded (30), and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (20). 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.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Jeep Cherokee Limited with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Jeep Cherokee Limited owner drives around 5,963 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 Limited models stay on UK roads for around 30 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.