2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee 6.4L Petrol · GD17 WJK

The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee presents a stable and largely clean roadworthiness record, with the most recent MOT conducted on 6 May 2026 at 20,722 miles resulting in a pass. The only defects flagged were nearside and offside front tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge, indicating uneven wear likely caused by misalignment or suspension geometry drift rather than neglect. Prior to this, the vehicle passed four consecutive tests without a single advisory or defect, suggesting consistent mechanical upkeep and no recurring structural or safety-critical faults. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 2,302 miles per year. Between the July 2022 test at 12,228 miles and the January 2023 test at 12,549 miles, only 321 miles were added in approximately six months. The gap between January 2023 and February 2024 shows 3,761 miles added over thirteen months, and the subsequent jump to 16,942 miles by February 2025 represents 3,762 miles in twelve months. The most recent interval from February 2025 to May 2026 added 3,780 miles in fifteen months. This pattern suggests the vehicle spent extended periods stationary, which carries its own risks including flat-spotted tyres, brake surface corrosion, and deteriorated seals. The front tyre wear pattern flagged in May 2026 is the only defect in the entire history and warrants closer physical inspection. Edge wear on both front tyres points to possible tracking misalignment, worn suspension bushes, or degraded ball joints, all of which are common on heavier SUVs that may have seen light off-road or rough-surface use. A buyer should have the front suspension and steering components inspected on a four-post lift, paying particular attention to lower arm bushes, track rod ends, and the condition of the coil springs and dampers. The low annual mileage and long stationary periods also mean the brake discs and calipers should be checked for surface corrosion and binding, and the exhaust system examined for moisture-related corrosion in the silencer and joints. The tyre date codes should be verified, as rubber degrades with age regardless of tread depth, and replacements fitted before May 2026 may already be approaching five years of service.