Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE car check
Is the Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE reliable? We analysed 1,888 real MOT tests across 295 vehicles to find out.
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The Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE.
Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 241 | 70.5% | 91,555 | 107,166 | 123,789 |
| 1996 | 1,009 | 69.5% | 92,304 | 113,381 | 135,768 |
| 1995 | 638 | 68.2% | 92,931 | 113,840 | 133,706 |
How Long Does a Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE Last?
Based on 295 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE vehicles on UK roads.
Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE 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 Td Limited SE
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
70.5% MOT pass rate from 241 tests
68.2% MOT pass rate from 638 tests
The best year to buy a used Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE is 1997, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 70.5% across 241 tests. The 1995 model year has the lowest pass rate at 68.2% — 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 Td Limited SE Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE THIS CAR | 69.2% | 1,888 | 112,675 mi | 31 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 |
| Triumph Tiger Cub | 91% | 3,073 | 7,011 mi | 69 yrs |
Compared to the Jeep Renegade (82.4% pass rate) and the Jeep Cherokee (79.5% pass rate), the Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE has an overall MOT pass rate of 69.2% across 1,888 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE are brake pipe excessively corroded (141 recorded failures), suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (86), and suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (80). 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 Td Limited SE owner drives around 4,296 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 Td Limited SE models stay on UK roads for around 31 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.