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PY08 DZX

2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,239 mi
Last recorded178,239 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A87,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 DZX
MakeJeep
ModelG-cherokee Overland Crd A
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 178,239 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 136,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components frame, arms, springs and others components corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2023 108,213 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 108,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 108,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 106,986 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90 % (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 May 2022 106,877 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90 % (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 104,084 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 102,281 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 99,490 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2017 97,068 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Diff leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 93,444 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 93,442 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2016 143,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 80,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Pass 20 May 2014 71,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight wear in o/s steering rack arm

Fail 20 May 2014 71,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight wear in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 9 May 2013 110,496 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 63,772 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 63,694 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 62,581 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 62,581 miles

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

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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PY08 DZX is a 2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PY08 DZX, 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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PY08 DZX is a 2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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