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BK08 GKO

2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

284,344 mi
Last recorded284,344 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A87,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 GKO
MakeJeep
ModelG-cherokee Overland Crd A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 284,344 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tail gate corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2025 284,344 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tail gate corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 274,580 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear boot lid (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 259,389 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 248,432 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bootlid corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2021 229,320 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 217,068 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 204,611 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 179,685 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 157,663 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 137,140 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 122,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 106,963 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 91,350 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 74,368 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 74,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 56,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A?

Based on 39,201 MOT tests across 2,444 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
6,927
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,444
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 636
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 570
position lamp(s) not working 561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 445
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 380
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BK08 GKO is a 2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 87,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 636 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK08 GKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BK08 GKO is a 2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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