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L88 SWS

2002 Jeep Cherokee

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests36 (31 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate86.1%

Mileage

51,609 mi
Last recorded51,609 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Jeep Cherokee88,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 SWS
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

31 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2026 51,609 miles

ALL 4 TYRES HAVE SLIGHT CRACKING

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

Pass 18 Apr 2026 81,342 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 51,600 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 66,114 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 51,304 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 56,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 50,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 50,750 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated touching exhaust (4.11 (b) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

rubber exhaust mountings in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2023 51,692 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 49,581 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 42,902 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 42,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 47,881 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 38,920 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 45,645 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 38,740 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 41,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 36,789 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 36,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 38,728 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 36,981 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 34,994 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 32,026 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 32,023 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 May 2015 30,862 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 30,860 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 29,578 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 27,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 25,081 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 24,564 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 23,241 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 21,543 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 19,939 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 17,457 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 14,399 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 13,848 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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L88 SWS is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.1%.

Across all 2002 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 88,242 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L88 SWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L88 SWS is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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