2005 JEEP CHEROKEE CRD SPORT AUTO2.8L Diesel

The 2005 Jeep Cherokee CRD Sport Auto holds a valid roadworthy pass as of the 6 September 2025 test at 96,783 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. Overall maintenance trend reads stable following that clean examination, yet the two failed tests earlier in 2024 with zero defects logged break an otherwise unblemished sequence. Mileage accumulation reflects light use for a 21-year-old vehicle. The record shows 87,987 miles at the 19 June 2023 pass, rising to 90,647 by the 4 June 2024 failure, then 91,299 at the 5 September 2024 pass. That equates to under 3,400 miles across fifteen months. The sparse history contains no advisories, but the consecutive June and August 2024 failures at 90,647 and 91,296 miles with no recorded faults imply either test anomalies or owner presentations lacking resolved minor issues. No mechanical or structural defects appear in the official entries, but age and model demand in-person checks. The buyer should examine chassis rails and suspension subframes for corrosion, assess front suspension bushes and coil springs for degradation, and measure brake disc wear. Binding calipers often develop on low-mileage vehicles left standing, a relevant risk given the ~4,600 annual average. The undocumented 2024 failures merit scrutiny of the vehicle's test paperwork and previous ownership care. Despite clean recent results, exhaust emissions and drivetrain mounts on a 2005 diesel auto warrant physical inspection for hidden fatigue. A specialist appraisal before purchase is advised.