Jeep Cherokee Turbo Diesel Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Jeep Cherokee Turbo Diesel car check
Is the Jeep Cherokee Turbo Diesel reliable? We analysed 6,054 real MOT tests across 484 vehicles to find out.
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The Jeep Cherokee Turbo Diesel is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Jeep Cherokee Turbo Diesel.
Jeep Cherokee Turbo Diesel Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Jeep Cherokee Turbo Diesel. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Jeep Cherokee Turbo Diesel MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Jeep Cherokee Turbo Diesel to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Jeep Cherokee Turbo Diesel Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Jeep Cherokee Turbo Diesel fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Jeep Cherokee Turbo Diesel Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Jeep Cherokee Turbo Diesel owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Jeep Cherokee Turbo Diesel MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Jeep Cherokee Turbo Diesel year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 189 | 65.6% | 79,988 | 100,537 | 121,252 |
| 2000 | 5,772 | 73.0% | 72,496 | 94,190 | 118,006 |
| 1999 | 58 | 72.4% | 94,348 | 121,912 | 140,840 |
How Long Does a Jeep Cherokee Turbo Diesel Last?
Based on 484 Jeep Cherokee Turbo Diesel vehicles on UK roads.
Jeep Cherokee Turbo Diesel Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Jeep Cherokee Turbo Diesel 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 Turbo Diesel
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
73.0% MOT pass rate from 5,772 tests
65.6% MOT pass rate from 189 tests
The best year to buy a used Jeep Cherokee Turbo Diesel is 2000, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 73.0% across 5,772 tests. The 2001 model year has the lowest pass rate at 65.6% — 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 Turbo Diesel Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Cherokee Turbo Diesel THIS CAR | 72.7% | 6,054 | 94,623 mi | 26 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 Active X Edition Turbo | 85.8% | 3,826 | 26,377 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Jeep Renegade (82.4% pass rate) and the Jeep Cherokee (79.5% pass rate), the Jeep Cherokee Turbo Diesel trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Jeep Cherokee Turbo Diesel has an overall MOT pass rate of 72.7% across 6,054 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Jeep Cherokee Turbo Diesel are brake pipe excessively corroded (424 recorded failures), windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (175), and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (173). 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 Turbo Diesel owner drives around 5,327 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 Turbo Diesel models stay on UK roads for around 26 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.