2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0L Diesel · MM66 XLN

The most recent MOT, conducted on 11 December 2025 at 29,958 miles, returned a pass, but the record reveals a maintenance trend that is stable at best rather than improving. The tester flagged a perished and cracking nearside rear tyre outer sidewall alongside excessive parking brake pedal travel, both new items compared to the previous test. These are minor in isolation, yet their emergence after a clean pass in 2024 suggests basic consumable checks may have been neglected in the last twelve months. The long-standing advisory regarding various covers, under guards and mouldings restricting the tester's view has persisted across every recorded test since 2021, indicating the vehicle has never been presented for inspection with these items removed. This pattern points to a consistent approach of presenting the vehicle as-is rather than preparing it thoroughly for examination. The mileage progression tells a clear story of very low annual use. Covering just 3,692 miles between December 2024 and December 2025, and an overall average of roughly 3,000 miles per year across a decade, this Grand Cherokee has spent more time stationary than on the road. Such low mileage can mask wear rather than prevent it. Rubber components, brake discs, and seals deteriorate with age and lack of use as readily as with high mileage. The sharp jump from 25,936 miles in December 2024 to 29,958 miles in December 2025 is notable, representing more use in one year than the previous three combined. Whether this reflects a change in ownership or simply a shift in usage, it warrants attention to whether fluids, filters and tyres were serviced accordingly. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should focus on the areas the MOT record repeatedly highlights. The nearside rear tyre showed cracking and perishing at the most recent test, so all four tyres must be examined for age-related sidewall deterioration regardless of remaining tread depth, and the date codes checked against the vehicle's stationary periods. The parking brake pedal travel advisory demands inspection of the rear calipers for seized slides or binding mechanisms, along with the handbrake cables and equaliser for free movement. The persistent fitment of under guards and mouldings obscuring the tester's view means critical structural areas, particularly around subframes, suspension mounting points, and the underside of the engine bay, have never been formally assessed under test conditions. A thorough underside inspection for corrosion, oil leaks, and deteriorated suspension bushes is essential before purchase.