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J99 LAF

2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,144 mi
Last recorded105,144 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport70,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 LAF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 105,144 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 105,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 104,405 miles

Front Coil spring corroded front both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 104,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded front both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 103,555 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under side rusty

Fail 18 Oct 2023 103,552 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm v shape bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under side rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2022 102,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

underside corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 101,849 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear diff vacum pipe has cut

Pass 13 Oct 2020 101,023 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 99,246 miles

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

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

front suspension corroded

fuel pipes in poor condition

nearside rear diff damp

Fail 24 Oct 2019 99,243 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

front suspension corroded

fuel pipes in poor condition

nearside rear diff damp

Pass 21 Sep 2018 97,560 miles

Front metal/flexible brake hoses corroded

Nearside rear diff damp

Nearside steering arm/steering box slight play

Pass 11 Oct 2017 95,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front suspension components corroded. (both side)

rear suspension components corroded.(both side)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 94,919 miles

Front brake discs corroded slightly. 5

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated close to limit. 1

Offside track rod end joint dirt cover deteriorated close to limit. 2

Rear brake hose ends corroded close to limit. 3

Pass 11 Nov 2015 93,433 miles

All metal brake hose ends corroded close to limits

Exhaust system corroded but not blowing.

Pass 28 Nov 2014 93,000 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 93,000 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 91,945 miles

Both front brake hose metal ends corroded close to legal limit.

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 91,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Outer body sill covers fitted.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 90,399 miles

Front brake pipes/hoses corroded close to limit.

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 90,398 miles

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

Front brake pipes/hoses corroded close to limit.

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 80,533 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 67,853 miles

(2) Front brake discs and pads worn close to limit.

(4) Ends corroded close to limit on both front brake hoses.

Pass 31 May 2008 59,207 miles

All tyres worn uneavenly on outer edges.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front axel prop shaft missing.

front wiper blades slightly split.

Pass 29 May 2007 50,689 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front prop shaft UJ rubber boot split

Pass 2 Jun 2006 41,585 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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J99 LAF is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 70,195 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J99 LAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J99 LAF is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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