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CU51 LJO

2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,378 mi
Last recorded121,378 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport89,594 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 LJO
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.5 Crd Sport
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 121,378 miles

vehicle under sealed

Fail 20 Mar 2026 121,320 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body corrosion present

Pass 12 Apr 2025 116,232 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake travel present

Fail 11 Apr 2025 116,218 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (centre) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake travel present

Pass 11 Apr 2024 110,276 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2024 110,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2023 105,178 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 105,035 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 99,240 miles

Progressive corrosion on vehicle underside especially chassis and suspension components

Pass 14 Apr 2021 95,837 miles

heavy corrossion on rear suspension and chassis rails

Fail 2 Apr 2021 95,834 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

heavy corrossion on rear suspension and chassis rails

Fail 1 Feb 2021 95,816 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

emissions high

exhaust bracket snapped

rear axle corroded

rear spring mounts corroded

sills corroded

slight end float play in rear axle

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar

slight play in offside front upper suspension arm bush

under vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2020 93,305 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

smell of diesel

Fail 27 Jan 2020 93,305 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

smell of diesel

Pass 30 Jan 2019 90,395 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

possible oil leak

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 29 Jan 2019 90,395 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

play in both front D bushes

possible oil leak

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jan 2018 85,245 miles

slight play in n/s track rod end

Fail 10 Jan 2018 85,245 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 13 Jan 2017 80,975 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 80,943 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 76,722 miles

some corrosion fuel tank straps

Pass 20 Jan 2015 72,642 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 68,650 miles

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

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

some corrosion both front brake pipes

Pass 12 Jan 2013 64,249 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 60,831 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 60,831 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 55,825 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 50,793 miles

both front brakes binding

Pass 24 Jan 2009 46,575 miles

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

small split in wiper blades

Pass 26 Jan 2008 41,636 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 37,660 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 37,660 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 33,754 miles

small tear in n/s/f wiper blade.

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport?

Based on 21,776 MOT tests across 1,415 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,499
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 802
Registration plate lamp not working 413
position lamp(s) not working 397
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 392
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 366
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CU51 LJO is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 89,594 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 802 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU51 LJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CU51 LJO is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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