2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 CRD Sport 2.5L Diesel · AF02 KUG

The Jeep Cherokee presents a current roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 18 November 2021 when it passed at 104,766 miles with no defects recorded. The prior week's failure on 11 November 2021 at 104,744 miles is anomalous, as the DVSA entry lists no defects; this suggests an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault, with the vehicle cleared seven days later. At roughly 24 years old, the recorded mileage of 104,766 is low for its age, averaging about 4,365 miles per year. The history shows only a 22-mile increase between the November 2021 failure and pass, and no earlier tests are supplied. Such sparse data and minimal use imply the vehicle stood for long periods, which on a 2002 diesel SUV raises the risk of seized calipers, degraded suspension bushes, and moisture-driven corrosion rather than high-mileage drivetrain wear. A buyer should physically inspect the underbody and chassis rails for structural rust, given the age and likely static storage. The 2.5 CRD's exhaust emissions system and turbo plumbing warrant a cold-start check for smoke and boost leaks. Verify the brake discs and calipers for binding or pitting from disuse, and confirm the suspension arms and coil springs are free of fracture. The clean advisory record means no recurring consumable or mechanical trends are flagged, but the 2021 gap and low mileage demand a hands-on survey before purchase.