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VX57 UAO

2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,249 mi
Last recorded116,249 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A87,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 UAO
MakeJeep
ModelG-cherokee Overland Crd A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 116,249 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard bar attachment frame corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears. 245/60/18. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 112,705 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres have edge wear. 245/60/18. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard bar attachment frame corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres starting to perish. 245/60/18. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 109,091 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres starting to perish. 245/60/18. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard bar attachment frame corroded.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 105,482 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard bar attachment frame corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 101,788 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard bar attachment frame corroded . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 97,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect rear crank shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tail gate struts do not support tailgate

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 12 Mar 2020 93,895 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 93,895 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 93,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 82,181 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 74,093 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside headlamp aim on lower limit

Fail 14 Aug 2017 74,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside headlamp aim on lower limit

Pass 8 Aug 2016 62,963 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 48,832 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

OIL LEAK

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

REAR AXLE OIL LEAK

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 39,187 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 35,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 35,387 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 30,941 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 26,145 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 25,566 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 25,566 miles

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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VX57 UAO is a 2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX57 UAO, 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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VX57 UAO is a 2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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