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KY05 NGO

2005 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A

Blue Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,944 mi
Last recorded126,944 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A67,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 NGO
MakeJeep
ModelGr Cherokee V8 Overland A
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 126,944 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 123,295 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 123,284 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 120,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose and pipe combined (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose and pipe combined (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Jun 2023 120,147 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative after a short while they stop working (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

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

Central Front smell of gas present please check for leaks.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose and pipe combined (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose and pipe combined (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 6 May 2022 119,028 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

surface rusting to all brake discs

Fail 6 May 2022 119,028 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

surface rusting to all brake discs

Pass 20 May 2021 119,007 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2021 119,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working bulb (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 118,939 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 118,939 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases reseal pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 118,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

side step supports corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 118,055 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front to rear and rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 112,160 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 112,160 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 100,173 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 89,156 miles

O/S parking brake lower efficiency than normal

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 76,061 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 67,297 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 59,567 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 50,689 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 40,675 miles

n/s rear axle seal leaking

Pass 4 Apr 2009 31,761 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 25,230 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A?

Based on 5,910 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
5,548
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 109
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 105
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 97
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KY05 NGO is a 2005 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A in Blue with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 67,702 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 Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY05 NGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KY05 NGO is a 2005 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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