2016 JEEP CHEROKEE2.2L DIESEL

The 2016 Jeep Cherokee holds a valid MOT pass from 13 March 2026 at 88,416 miles, a certificate merely four months old relative to the current date, yet the maintenance trend is worsening rather than stable. One week earlier, on 6 March 2026 at 88,338 miles, the tester failed the vehicle for obviously incorrect nearside headlamp aim and excessively worn nearside and offside rear upper suspension arm bushes. The same test flagged nearside rear service brake binding, an advisory that persisted onto the pass certificate. Earlier records show a nearside front lower suspension bush worn but not excessive in March 2025 and pitted front and rear brake discs in March 2024, confirming a creeping deterioration in core mechanical components. Odometer readings trace a consistent annual mileage of roughly 10,000 to 12,000 miles across the supplied tests. The vehicle recorded 55,216 miles in March 2023, 67,274 in March 2024, 77,654 in March 2025 and 88,338 at the failed March 2026 examination. This equates to about 8,800 miles per year overall, matching typical use for a decade-old car. No prolonged standing or abrupt accumulation appears in the data, though the sparse five-entry history leaves minor intervals unverified. A prospective buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the rear suspension architecture and brake calipers. The repeated identification of worn suspension bushes, escalating from a front lower item to both rear upper arms, implies previous owners deferred bush replacement until forced by failure. The nearside rear brake binding noted in two consecutive tests points to a sticking caliper or deformed slide pin that demands strip-down. Front and rear inner brake discs already showed pitting in 2024; verify remaining thickness and run-out on a lift. Headlamp aim was corrected for the pass, yet confirm beam pattern and alignment. The record shows no corrosion or structural advisories, but a ten-year-old Jeep warrants underbody scrutiny for rust on chassis legs and subframes. Overall, the Cherokee remains road legal but carries unresolved wear that signals below-average upkeep.