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LG55 OEK

2005 Jeep Cherokee

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

110,125 mi
Last recorded110,125 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee78,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 OEK
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 110,125 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 110,115 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2023 110,115 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2022 92,045 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 91,991 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chassis to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chassis to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chassis to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn front axle rear joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

imbalance on parking brake

Pass 25 Oct 2021 88,730 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 88,700 miles

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 88,615 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 83,824 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

power steering reservoir level is low

Pass 18 Feb 2019 80,389 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine noisy

Fail 12 Feb 2019 80,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine noisy

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 79,579 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine pans

rear inner brake pads low

zero smoke

Fail 6 Jan 2018 79,579 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine pans

rear inner brake pads low

zero smoke

Pass 9 Jan 2017 76,156 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 76,153 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 70,196 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 65,743 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 60,059 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 60,059 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 50,984 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 43,454 miles

engine light on

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2010 37,629 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 37,629 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

both front wiper blades are in poor condition

both front wiper blades are split

front brake discs are worn/corroded

rear brake discs are worn/corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2010 31,846 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 24,856 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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LG55 OEK is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 78,841 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG55 OEK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LG55 OEK is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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