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L12 TKL

2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

119,610 mi
Last recorded119,610 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport68,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 TKL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.4 Sport
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 119,610 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 118,480 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 118,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 117,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 116,935 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both head light glass faded

Front diff seal weeping

fuel cap temporery

Pass 25 Nov 2021 114,750 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 113,118 miles

Front both head light glass faded

Pass 18 Nov 2019 110,149 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 108,111 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 106,308 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 104,294 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 100,986 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 98,433 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 94,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 91,062 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 58,306 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 77,313 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 68,690 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 59,881 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 52,357 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 45,398 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport?

Based on 9,967 MOT tests across 665 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
5,563
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
665
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 363
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 239
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 218
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 217
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 194
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L12 TKL is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 68,450 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L12 TKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L12 TKL registered?

L12 TKL is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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