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K555 JLN

2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

182,304 mi
Last recorded182,304 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A87,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK555 JLN
MakeJeep
ModelG-cherokee Overland Crd A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 182,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 109,386 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 103,307 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 96,885 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 96,868 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 90,203 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 84,131 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 84,131 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 72,527 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 72,527 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 63,689 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 57,105 miles

wear on discs

Pass 16 Mar 2016 47,624 miles

Front wipers smearing

N/S/F shocker has a light misting of oil

Pass 4 Nov 2015 47,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front slight wear in steering rack arm inner knuckle joint

Pass 7 Nov 2014 43,925 miles

Brakes tested using declerometer

Fail 7 Nov 2014 43,925 miles

Brakes tested using declerometer

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 38,244 miles

n/s front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 27 Nov 2012 29,843 miles

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

both rear tyres have slightly low tread on outer edges

Pass 27 Nov 2012 29,843 miles

both rear tyres have slightly low tread on outer edges

Pass 28 Nov 2011 21,345 miles

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

both rear tyres slight out of shape stepped in tread .

front discs corroded and pitted

rear discs corroded and pitted

Pass 4 Feb 2011 20,674 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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K555 JLN is a 2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K555 JLN, 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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K555 JLN is a 2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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