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MX56 ZSU

2006 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

155,016 mi
Last recorded155,016 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A91,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 ZSU
MakeJeep
ModelG-cherokee Overland Crd A
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 155,016 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 155,014 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 150,515 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 150,503 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Nov 2024 150,350 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding hand brake shoes grabbing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2023 146,097 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 8 Dec 2023 146,097 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 145,941 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel leak - fuel tank ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 138,954 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 135,040 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 130,670 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 126,382 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 126,382 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 120,618 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 120,618 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 108,494 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 108,494 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 98,467 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer tread

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil + nearside front (2.7.3)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint + nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 98,463 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer tread

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil + nearside front (2.7.3)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint + nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 89,398 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 89,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 87,639 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

nearside and offside front and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Feb 2014 84,602 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 81,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 77,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 73,664 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 66,371 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 66,364 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)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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MX56 ZSU is a 2006 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2006 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 91,438 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 G-cherokee Overland Crd A fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 636 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX56 ZSU, 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 20 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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MX56 ZSU is a 2006 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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