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Jeep Cherokee 2.5 crd sport

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 250 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

70%

Total Tests

250

Best Year

2002 (75%)

Years Covered

3

About the Jeep Cherokee 2.5 crd sport

The Jeep Cherokee 2.5 crd sport has been tested 250 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2001 to 2003), with an average pass rate of 70%. That's 12 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel.

Best and Worst Years

The 2002 model is the most reliable with a 75% pass rate from 140 tests. The 2003 model has the lowest at 61%. The 14 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2001) averages 138,802 miles, while the newest (2003) averages 124,447 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Jeep brand average of 78%, the Cherokee 2.5 crd sport is 8 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Jeep models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2499cc)
£1,245
Road Tax
£395
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700
Total per year£2,395
Per month£200/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2003 details

How reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.5 crd sport?

vs national average-12% (82% avg)
vs Jeep brand average-8% (78% avg)
Best to worst year spread14 percentage points

Jeep Cherokee 2.5 crd sport by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
200361%75124,447 mi
200275%140126,437 mi
200174%35138,802 mi

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