2018 Jeep Cherokee 2.2L Diesel · DA18 YBD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred attention regarding wear components. While it passed the most recent test in May 2026 at 83,462 miles, this followed a failure just one week prior at 83,421 miles. That failure highlighted significant front brake disc wear, thin pads, and a binding nearside rear brake caliper. The persistence of these issues suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when forced by an MOT failure, rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,400 miles per year. There is a steady progression of roughly 10,000 miles between May 2024 and May 2025, and another 13,000 miles between May 2025 and May 2026. This regular usage indicates the car has not sat for long periods, which explains the perishing of the rear tyres and the corrosion on the brake discs noted in the high-mileage records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking and suspension systems. The record consistently flags offside rear suspension arm bushes and trailing arm bushes, which have remained a concern since at least the 2026 test. The oil leak noted in the latest test, though not currently excessive, requires a close look to ensure it is not originating from a failing seal that could lead to contamination. Given the history of pitted and corroded discs across multiple axles, the buyer should verify the current condition of all brake components and ensure the recent repairs made after the May failure were executed to quality.