Jeep Cherokee Sport Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Jeep Cherokee Sport car check
Is the Jeep Cherokee Sport reliable? We analysed 30,601 real MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles to find out.
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The Jeep Cherokee Sport is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Jeep Cherokee Sport.
Jeep Cherokee Sport Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Jeep Cherokee Sport. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Jeep Cherokee Sport MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Jeep Cherokee Sport to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Jeep Cherokee Sport Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Jeep Cherokee Sport fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Jeep Cherokee Sport Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Jeep Cherokee Sport owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Jeep Cherokee Sport MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Jeep Cherokee Sport year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 743 | 72.8% | 36,362 | 55,706 | 80,826 |
| 2005 | 3,959 | 74.2% | 39,002 | 59,322 | 82,311 |
| 2004 | 191 | 73.8% | 47,086 | 69,612 | 90,344 |
| 2003 | 1,908 | 73.2% | 47,021 | 68,182 | 90,815 |
| 2002 | 6,673 | 73.7% | 49,448 | 70,195 | 94,623 |
| 2001 | 57 | 84.2% | 63,700 | 78,002 | 87,678 |
| 2000 | 270 | 70.7% | 64,686 | 91,460 | 111,804 |
| 1999 | 883 | 72.1% | 66,772 | 86,262 | 109,792 |
| 1998 | 2,717 | 69.0% | 72,922 | 92,498 | 115,242 |
| 1997 | 2,116 | 70.1% | 78,930 | 101,131 | 127,726 |
| 1996 | 3,430 | 68.2% | 82,635 | 101,359 | 122,941 |
| 1995 | 3,130 | 65.4% | 87,964 | 106,860 | 128,780 |
| 1994 | 2,774 | 65.7% | 92,364 | 112,156 | 132,989 |
| 1993 | 1,626 | 65.9% | 90,714 | 108,058 | 133,064 |
How Long Does a Jeep Cherokee Sport Last?
Based on 3,245 Jeep Cherokee Sport vehicles on UK roads.
Jeep Cherokee Sport Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Jeep Cherokee 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 Sport
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
84.2% MOT pass rate from 57 tests
65.4% MOT pass rate from 3,130 tests
The best year to buy a used Jeep Cherokee Sport is 2001, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 84.2% across 57 tests. The 1995 model year has the lowest pass rate at 65.4% — 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 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 Sport THIS CAR | 70.4% | 30,601 | 88,016 mi | 33 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 |
| Mazda 2 GT Sport Nav MHEV | 91.6% | 10,247 | 20,877 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Jeep Renegade (82.4% pass rate) and the Jeep Cherokee (79.5% pass rate), the Jeep Cherokee Sport trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Jeep Cherokee SportShould you buy a used Jeep Cherokee Sport?
The Jeep Cherokee Sport has an overall MOT pass rate of 70.4% across 30,601 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Jeep Cherokee Sport are brake pipe excessively corroded (1,356 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (1,099), and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (938). 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 Sport owner drives around 4,730 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 Sport models stay on UK roads for around 33 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.