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OV08 USL

2008 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

110,835 mi
Last recorded110,835 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd71,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 USL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited Crd
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2025 110,835 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 105,903 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 105,894 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 102,357 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 102,331 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn smooth on outer edge (235/65/17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

coolant level below minimum

Pass 26 Apr 2022 99,898 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 99,898 miles

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 97,265 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm back bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust middle box has a hole in it top end

Fail 24 Apr 2021 97,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has a cut showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm back bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust middle box has a hole in it top end

Pass 10 Mar 2020 94,011 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 93,981 miles

Offside Front Driver's airbag missing light on (7.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 90,475 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 90,475 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 88,489 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 83,948 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 79,160 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 72,286 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 63,573 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 53,555 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 50,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

headlight aims on lower limit.

offside wiper blade split.

Pass 24 May 2013 50,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

headlight aims on lower limit.

offside wiper blade split.

Pass 16 May 2012 41,530 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 32,529 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd?

Based on 23,493 MOT tests across 1,411 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,253
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 604
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 600
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 489
parking brake recording little or no effort 433
Registration plate lamp not working 432
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OV08 USL is a 2008 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2008 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 71,664 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 Limited Crd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV08 USL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OV08 USL registered?

OV08 USL is a 2008 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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