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BU51 XRN

2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto

Silver Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,446 mi
Last recorded115,446 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto71,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 XRN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 3.7 Limited Auto
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 115,446 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 115,430 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Rear bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 114,213 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 114,148 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 112,986 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 111,801 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 110,883 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 107,036 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 104,574 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 99,837 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 289,871 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 94,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 94,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 90,096 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 90,086 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 84,066 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 10 Feb 2015 78,501 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 71,697 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 66,248 miles

exhaust mounting broken but still secure

Pass 25 Jan 2012 64,201 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 61,581 miles

center exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2010 57,080 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 52,604 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 47,558 miles

Battery insecure

handbrake travel

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2007 42,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 42,915 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 38,006 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto?

Based on 24,206 MOT tests across 1,627 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
4,983
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,627
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 913
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 412
Registration plate lamp not working 401
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Stop lamp not working 335
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BU51 XRN is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto in Silver with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 71,673 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 XRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU51 XRN is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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