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P555 ETE

2005 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A

Blue Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

101,934 mi
Last recorded101,934 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A67,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP555 ETE
MakeJeep
ModelGr Cherokee V8 Overland A
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 101,934 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 101,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component has an unsafe modification Shock absorber incorrectly fitted (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component has an unsafe modification Shock absorber incorrectly fitted (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 99,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 96,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 93,845 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 89,412 miles

All shock absorber protection covers missing

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 82,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 79,379 miles

Central Stop lamp is not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 75,119 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 75,119 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 68,491 miles

All shock absorber protection covers missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 64,260 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

bind from nearside rear wheel

Pass 29 Mar 2016 60,022 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 60,022 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 54,507 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 47,995 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 46,515 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 42,740 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2011 36,005 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 28,973 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 22,007 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 14,751 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A?

Based on 5,910 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
5,548
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 109
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 105
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 97
Full Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A reliability report

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P555 ETE is a 2005 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A in Blue with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 67,702 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P555 ETE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P555 ETE is a 2005 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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