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W482 RLJ

2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,207 mi
Last recorded50,207 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto88,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW482 RLJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Classic Auto
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 50,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Light corrosion on Sub-frame/suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 49,897 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 49,880 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2018 48,730 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 47,650 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 44,251 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 42,329 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 42,329 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 39,829 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 38,810 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 38,810 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 36,399 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 36,399 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 33,514 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 33,516 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 32,094 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 30,049 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 28,985 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto?

Based on 4,902 MOT tests across 336 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
4,039
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
336
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 104
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 86
Headlamp aim too low 79
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W482 RLJ is a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 88,422 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 Classic Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 190 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W482 RLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W482 RLJ registered?

W482 RLJ is a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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