2018 Jeep Cherokee 2.2L Diesel · SW18 NCO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a clear decline into reactive repairs. While it passed its most recent test in July 2025 at 73,285 miles, this success followed a failure just three days prior at 73,244 miles. The transition from a clean record in 2024 to multiple defects suggests the current owner is only addressing faults when they threaten an MOT pass rather than performing scheduled preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern remains consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,160 miles per year. The data shows steady usage between May 2022 and 2024, where the car covered 23,457 miles in two years. However, the jump of 16,560 miles recorded between July 2024 and July 2025 indicates a significant increase in usage over that single year, which likely accelerated the wear seen on the rubber components and braking system noted in the latest test results. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension specifically, as the nearside suspension arm pin or bush was flagged as worn in July 2025. This type of wear often leads to poor handling and uneven tyre degradation if not replaced. The braking system also requires close scrutiny; the tester noted imbalanced rear brakes that only marginally met requirements in the final test. This suggests sticking calipers or worn mechanisms that need a professional inspection to prevent future pulling or uneven disc wear. The tyres represent another immediate concern as both rear tyres were reported as worn close to the legal limit with uneven edge wear. This specific wear pattern often points to an alignment issue that needs professional rectification. Given that the front brake pads were found at a critical 1.5mm thickness during the failure, the buyer should verify the remaining life on all consumables to ensure they were not merely replaced with minimum repairs.