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SJ05 VRR

2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

81,145 mi
Last recorded81,145 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport59,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 VRR
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 81,145 miles

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

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

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

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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front maybe sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspenion rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2024 80,096 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 80,096 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 75,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe to the rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 75,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe to the rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 72,185 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 72,175 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 68,049 miles

Coil spring corroded x 2 front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

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

corrosion front suspension components n/s and o/s

Pass 30 Oct 2019 65,912 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 65,905 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 63,063 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe, part of flexible hose to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe, part of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe, part of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 63,063 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe, part of flexible hose to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe, part of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe, part of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 60,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts on side wall and starting to perish

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre is starting to perish

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2016 56,519 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 53,064 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 49,074 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 45,281 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 42,796 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 40,101 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 35,382 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 30,087 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2009 30,087 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 23,904 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 23,904 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

advise nearside rear halfshaft oil seal is leaking causing contamination of disc/drum assembly and probably parking brake shoes.

advise outer edge of nearside front tyre is worn 235/70x16.

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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SJ05 VRR is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 59,322 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 Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ05 VRR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SJ05 VRR registered?

SJ05 VRR is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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