2008 Dodge Caliber 2.0L Diesel · R3 KHO
2008 Dodge Caliber (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 117,025 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- DODGE CALIBER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,025 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R3 KHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 117,025 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R3 KHO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Dodge Caliber (R3 KHO) between March 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
R3 KHO Mileage History
- 07/03/2024106,877 mi
- 16/07/2025114,038 mi+7,161 mi
- 22/07/2025114,087 mi+49 mi
- 10/07/2026116,964 mi+2,877 mi
- 23/07/2026117,025 mi+61 mi
Average of roughly 4,270 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Dodge Dodge Caliber
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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DODGE CALIBER Model Intelligence & Reliability
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- Front Lower Wishbone Bush and Ball Joint DeteriorationModerate
The Caliber's front suspension takes immense strain from the car's 1.4-tonne curb weight and stiff spring rates over British speed cushions and potholes. The rear voided compliance bushes of the lower control arms tear and debond, while the pressed-in lower ball joints develop excessive axial play. Worn arms cause front-end clunking over uneven surfaces, imprecise steering centering, and uneven wear on the inner edges of the front tyres, frequently resulting in an MOT refusal.
- Jatco CVT2 Automatic Transmission Overheating and ShudderSerious
Petrol 2.0-litre Caliber models equipped with the Jatco JF011E continuously variable transmission (CVT2) are prone to fluid overheating and internal steel push-belt slip. Over extended motorway runs or under stop-start city driving, degraded NS-2 transmission fluid leads to high internal friction, triggering a high-pitched whining noise, shuddering under acceleration, and engagement of transmission limp-home mode. Many owners neglected scheduled fluid and filter replacement intervals, resulting in scored pulleys and catastrophic transmission failure.
- 2.0 CRD Turbocharger Boost Hose Split and EGR Carbon FoulingModerate
The 2.0 CRD diesel engine is a Volkswagen-sourced 2.0 TDI Pumpe-Düse 16-valve unit (engine code BKD/ECD). The silicone rubber intercooler boost pipes—particularly the lower elbow near the front undertray—suffer oil vapour saturation and heat cycling, leading to longitudinal splits under boost pressure. Concurrently, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve and inlet manifold suffer severe carbon choking from short urban journeys, causing the variable geometry turbocharger (VNT) mechanism to stick and triggering sudden loss of power.
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