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LX08 VTO

2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,248 mi
Last recorded158,248 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A87,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 VTO
MakeJeep
ModelG-cherokee Overland Crd A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 158,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 155,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 155,792 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 149,935 miles

Front Bonnet release is broken/damaged but can be satisfactorily opened

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

Nearside Front Position lamp working but dim

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened De-facing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Both reg plate lamps working but dim

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 149,935 miles

Front Bonnet release is broken/damaged but can be satisfactorily opened

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp working but dim

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened De-facing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Both reg plate lamps working but dim

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 89,350 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 89,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 87,657 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 Dec 2019 85,830 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 85,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 84,112 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 130,079 miles

Offside Front Fog light lens is cracked

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable Steering arm has some excess free play (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak Engine has small oil leaks ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 120,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is balding and perished

Offside Front tyre is balding and perished

Pass 27 Feb 2015 112,147 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 65,053 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 93,769 miles

Front brake disks corroded on inner edges and it has a loose rear exhaust heatshield.

Fail 26 Feb 2013 93,750 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disks corroded on inner edges and it has a loose rear exhaust heatshield.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 85,671 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 85,671 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 44,167 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 22 Feb 2011 44,167 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn unevenly

How Reliable is the Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A?

Based on 39,201 MOT tests across 2,444 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
6,927
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,444
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 636
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 570
position lamp(s) not working 561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 445
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 380
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LX08 VTO is a 2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 87,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 636 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX08 VTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LX08 VTO is a 2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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