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AO02 LXR

2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Red Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

59,603 mi
Last recorded59,603 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport70,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 LXR
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 59,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Diff seal leak

Fail 6 Mar 2026 59,601 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coolant level low

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Diff seal leak

Pass 20 Mar 2025 57,632 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 57,632 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 57,026 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

o/s/r brake backplate damp

Fail 16 Feb 2024 57,026 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened swinging arm bush mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened swinging arm bush mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

o/s/r brake backplate damp

Pass 3 Mar 2023 56,759 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 56,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 56,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet support struts defective

Pass 9 Feb 2021 55,755 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 55,250 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper wishbone bushes perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 54,463 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 53,459 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 52,191 miles

o/s/f brake flexy possibly corroded, rubber sleeve swelled up

Pass 8 Feb 2016 51,024 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing close to wear bars

o/s/r brake back plate damp

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 18 Feb 2015 49,091 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r brake back plate damp

Pass 19 Feb 2014 47,016 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 44,668 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on outside

Pass 15 Feb 2012 42,689 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 39,998 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 37,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 34,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 30,513 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 26,046 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 22,399 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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AO02 LXR is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Red with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 70,195 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO02 LXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO02 LXR is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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