2018 Jeep Cherokee 2.2L Diesel · SW18 NCY

This Jeep Cherokee presents a strong and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean MOT pass on 26 May 2026 at 41,196 miles with zero defects recorded. The vehicle has moved from a minor advisory for tyre wear in 2023 to four consecutive passes without any flagged issues, suggesting attentive upkeep and timely replacement of consumable components. The trend is clearly stable and positive, with no recurring mechanical or structural faults appearing in the record. The mileage accumulation is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,150 miles per year. The annual MOT readings show consistent but modest use: 11,284 miles in May 2022, 14,588 miles in May 2023, 21,517 miles in May 2024, 31,081 miles in May 2025, and 41,196 miles in May 2026. Each year the vehicle has added between approximately 7,000 and 10,000 miles, with a slight acceleration in the most recent two years. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer readings, and the annual test pattern confirms the car has been in regular use rather than sitting idle for extended periods. The only defect in the entire history was a single advisory on 31 May 2023 at 14,588 miles for the offside front tyre wearing close to the legal limit and wearing on the edge. That issue was not carried forward into subsequent tests, indicating the tyre was replaced and the alignment or suspension geometry was likely checked. No braking faults, suspension defects, exhaust emissions failures, or structural corrosion have ever been flagged across five consecutive MOT inspections. A buyer should still carry out a thorough in-person inspection focused on the areas that commonly deteriorate on low-mileage vehicles that may have spent time stationary. Check the condition of all four tyres for uneven wear, sidewall cracking, or perishing from age rather than mileage. Inspect the brake discs and pads for surface corrosion, which can develop quickly on a vehicle that sits unused between short trips. Examine the underside for any signs of structural rust, particularly on the subframes, suspension mounting points, and around the exhaust system. Given the clean MOT record, the mechanical risk appears low, but a test drive over varied road surfaces will confirm whether the suspension bushes, steering components, and drivetrain remain tight and free from the kind of deterioration that prolonged static periods can cause.