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LJ51 FDZ

2001 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto

Red Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

135,165 mi
Last recorded135,165 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto75,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 FDZ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 3.7 Limited Auto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 135,165 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 133,726 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 131,896 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 129,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 127,252 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 123,950 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front

Pass 15 Jun 2019 120,645 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 115,646 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated REAR JOINT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 110,431 miles

both rear lower shock absorber bushes split

metal unions of front brake flexis rusty

Fail 27 May 2017 110,431 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear lower shock absorber bushes split

metal unions of front brake flexis rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2016 106,203 miles

Slight surface corossion underfloor

Undertray fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 106,112 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 106,032 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside windscreen wiper smearing.

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

Pass 22 May 2014 97,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Rear exhaust hanger detached.

Fail 22 May 2014 97,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Rear exhaust hanger detached.

Fail 15 Oct 2012 86,487 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger insecure.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 86,487 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear exhaust hanger insecure.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 79,386 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fuel cap locking mechanism poor. Recommend replace.

Nearside rear seat, childseat fitted. Unable to fully assess seatbelt.

Fail 24 Oct 2011 79,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fuel cap locking mechanism poor. Recommend replace.

Nearside rear seat, childseat fitted. Unable to fully assess seatbelt.

Offside front brake slight bind. Recommend check.

Fail 11 Nov 2010 74,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear seat, childseat fitted. Unable to fully assess seat belt.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 74,956 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear seat, childseat fitted. Unable to fully assess seat belt.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 66,836 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 58,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 58,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 47,216 miles

nsf tyre wearing low on edges

osf halfshaft seal leaking

Pass 29 Nov 2006 38,568 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto?

Based on 24,206 MOT tests across 1,627 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
4,983
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,627
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 913
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 412
Registration plate lamp not working 401
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Stop lamp not working 335
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LJ51 FDZ is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto in Red with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2001 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 75,794 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 Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ51 FDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ51 FDZ is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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