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LF05 VLB

2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,854 mi
Last recorded88,854 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport59,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 VLB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 88,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 88,124 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 87,252 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 85,715 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 84,638 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 82,771 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 80,039 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 74,248 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 74,229 miles

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

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Front number plate damaged

battery wired been modified

Fail 24 Aug 2016 74,228 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Front number plate damaged

Offside Front Tyre has cut in side wall no cord exposed

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

battery wired been modified

Pass 25 Jul 2015 73,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2014 70,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 70,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 64,217 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 57,564 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake imbalance

Pass 23 Jul 2011 49,096 miles

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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on inner tread

signs of excessive heat to o/s/r brake disc

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 23 Jul 2011 49,096 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on inner tread

signs of excessive heat to o/s/r brake disc

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2010 39,913 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 31,620 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 31,620 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 21,218 miles

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

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
Full Jeep Cherokee Sport reliability report

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LF05 VLB is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 59,322 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 LF05 VLB, 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 21 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LF05 VLB is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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