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BU08 OOW

2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

148,359 mi
Last recorded148,359 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A87,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 OOW
MakeJeep
ModelG-cherokee Overland Crd A
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 148,359 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 146,970 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 144,280 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 141,442 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 140,199 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 138,841 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 135,188 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 131,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 123,846 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 115,023 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring worn both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 115,023 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring worn both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 168,644 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 151,249 miles

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 21 Oct 2013 151,249 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 2 Nov 2012 85,623 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 73,701 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 56,907 miles

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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BU08 OOW is a 2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A in Grey 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 BU08 OOW, 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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BU08 OOW is a 2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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