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Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto reliable? We analysed 14,564 real MOT tests across 842 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 14,564 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
73.4%
Typical Mileage
64,391mi
Annual Mileage
4,896mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
23yrs

The Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and parking brake lever has no reserve travel. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto.

Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

72.9%
2006
73%
2005
73.5%
2004
74.9%
2003

Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 368
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 334
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 302
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 248
Registration plate lamp not working 245
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 243
Stop lamp not working 211
position lamp(s) not working 210

Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,815 mi/yr
Typical
4,896 mi/yr
Average
5,768 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,660 mi/yr

Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2006 4,948 72.9% 39,203 62,698 87,525
2005 3,798 73.0% 42,575 65,652 92,341
2004 4,543 73.5% 43,050 66,090 89,657
2003 1,169 74.9% 41,022 61,194 86,188

How Long Does a Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto Last?

Based on 842 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
14.9 years
Median
16.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
23 years

Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
64,391 mi
75th Percentile
89,550 mi
95th Percentile
125,695 mi
Max Recorded
984,503 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto

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

Best year
2003

74.9% MOT pass rate from 1,169 tests

Year to avoid
2006

72.9% MOT pass rate from 4,948 tests

The best year to buy a used Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto is 2003, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 74.9% across 1,169 tests. The 2006 model year has the lowest pass rate at 72.9% — 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 V6 Auto 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 V6 Auto THIS CAR 73.4% 14,564 64,391 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
Yamaha Gpd 85.3% 9,407 21,767 mi 11 yrs

Compared to the Jeep Renegade (82.4% pass rate) and the Jeep Cherokee (79.5% pass rate), the Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto?

The Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.4% across 14,564 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

The most common problems on the Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto are brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (368 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (334), and parking brake lever has no reserve travel (302). 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 Limited V6 Auto owner drives around 4,896 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 V6 Auto 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 Limited V6 Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto reliable?
Based on 14,564 MOT tests, the Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto has a 73.4% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto?
The most common MOT failures are brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and parking brake lever has no reserve travel. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto do per year?
The typical Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto does around 4,896 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto last?
Most Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto models stay on UK roads for around 23 years based on our analysis of 842 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto?
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 Limited V6 Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto is 2003 with a 74.9% pass rate across 1,169 tests.