2016 Jeep Cherokee 2.2L Diesel · DV16 RZN

The 2016 Jeep Cherokee has demonstrated a mixed but ultimately concerning maintenance pattern over the past three years, with the most recent MOT test on 19 March 2026—just four months ago—showing no defects. However, this clean record follows a critical failure in March 2025, where the vehicle was rejected for three separate issues: offside and near-side front suspension bushes, a worn offside front brake disc, and an offside front tyre running dangerously close to the legal limit. The subsequent retest just four days later passed, suggesting these faults were addressed, though the recurrence of suspension and brake concerns indicates underlying neglect rather than isolated failures. The most recent pass in March 2026, combined with the absence of advisories, implies the vehicle has been brought up to a passable standard for the current test cycle, but the 2025 failure reveals a history of deferred maintenance that could resurface. The mileage progression of 9,204 miles annually over the past decade aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, though the gap between the 2023 and 2024 MOTs—nearly a year—stands out as unusual. The jump from 78,454 miles in March 2023 to 82,486 miles in March 2024 suggests either a period of higher mileage accumulation or a delay in scheduling the test. More notably, the 2025 failure occurred at 87,618 miles, just three months after the previous pass at 87,651 miles, indicating either rapid wear or a failure to address issues promptly. The current mileage of 92,045 miles places the vehicle at the upper end of its expected lifespan for major components like suspension and brakes, which may now require closer scrutiny. A buyer should prioritise an immediate inspection of the front suspension, particularly the offside and near-side arm pins and bushes, as these were flagged in the 2025 failure and may exhibit excessive play or corrosion. The offside front brake disc’s pitting and wear in 2025 warrants verification of current condition, as repeated stress on calipers or uneven braking could indicate binding or warping. Given the tyre failure in 2025—where the offside front was worn to the edge—tyre tread depth and uniformity should be checked, along with evidence of uneven wear patterns that might suggest alignment or suspension issues. Structural integrity of the wheel arches and underbody should also be assessed for corrosion, especially if undertrays were fitted, as these can accelerate rust development in critical areas. The absence of advisories in recent tests does not guarantee these areas are now free of problems, but it does suggest they were addressed between the 2025 failure and the 2026 pass.