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543 XJ

2000 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Silver Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

53,388 mi
Last recorded53,388 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee88,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration543 XJ
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 53,388 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 53,376 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 53,355 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 52,733 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 51,598 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 50,965 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 50,310 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2018 48,682 miles

Both rear leaf springs corroded

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 47,137 miles

Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 45,402 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 43,406 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 41,832 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 40,174 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 38,668 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 36,732 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 36,712 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 34,889 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 34,889 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 31,711 miles

Oil leak

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 28,482 miles

rear footbrake readings low

slight play in steering joints

steering damper has a misting of oil

Pass 4 Dec 2007 26,239 miles

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 23,128 miles

The steering box idler arm has slight play

Pass 23 Nov 2005 20,276 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 35,554 MOT tests across 3,022 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
3,965
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,638
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,539
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,064
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,050
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543 XJ is a 2000 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Silver with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2000 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 88,491 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 543 XJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Chrysler Jeep Cherokee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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543 XJ is a 2000 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 8 December 2000.

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