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DU05 JJL

2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto

Silver Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

117,645 mi
Last recorded117,645 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto73,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 JJL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Crd Sport Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 117,645 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 114,606 miles

advise corrosion nsr and osr inner and outer sills

Fail 2 Oct 2024 114,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

advise corrosion nsr and osr inner and outer sills

Pass 30 Sep 2023 114,610 miles

Rear A frame bushes worn

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 114,606 miles

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

Rear A frame bushes worn

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 114,578 miles

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

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected pedal creeps down (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

engine management light stays on

Fail 19 Aug 2023 114,571 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible after market xenon fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

EML illuminated

Nearside Front Lower ball joint boot slight seepage of grease

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both heavy corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 113,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 112,889 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. effort poor (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 112,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle support arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle support arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. effort poor (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 110,424 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 10 Aug 2020 110,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 4 May 2019 105,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 105,869 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 103,999 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 103,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2017 96,668 miles

Nearside Rear brake connector/join box slightly corroded

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

spare tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2017 96,470 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake connector/join box slightly corroded

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

spare tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2016 81,178 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 573,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 75,357 miles
Fail 25 May 2015 75,302 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 71,926 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 71,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 67,828 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 9 Jun 2012 63,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 63,079 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 57,667 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 52,831 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 46,469 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 46,469 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 27,954 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 27,749 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto?

Based on 16,343 MOT tests across 981 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
5,841
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
981
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 461
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 439
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 430
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 317
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 315
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DU05 JJL is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto in Silver with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 73,756 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 Crd Sport Auto fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU05 JJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DU05 JJL is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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