Jeep Cherokee
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 12 years from 11,021 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
81%
Total Tests
11,021
Best Year
2019 (96%)
Years Covered
12
About the Jeep Cherokee
The Jeep Cherokee has been tested 11,021 times in 2026 MOT data across 12 model years (2000 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 81%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2019 model is the most reliable with a 96% pass rate from 47 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 67%. With a 29 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer JEEP CHEROKEEs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 10 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2000) averages 129,691 miles, while the newest (2019) averages 43,052 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2019 detailsHow reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?
Jeep Cherokee by Year
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