2017 Jeep Cherokee 2.0L Diesel · WV17 XHO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test on 17 December 2025 at 36,838 miles passed, it followed an immediate failure just one day prior due to critical structural failures in both rear tyres and worn front brakes. The transition from a failure to a pass within twenty-four hours indicates the owner only addresses mechanical faults when they prevent legal compliance, rather than performing scheduled preventative maintenance. At 36,838 miles over nine years, this Jeep has covered a low average of approximately 4,100 miles per year. This low usage often results in vehicles sitting for extended periods, which explains the rubber perishing and cracking noted in the December 2024 advisory. There is a significant gap in the record between the December 2022 test and January 2024, during which the vehicle covered only 5,760 miles. Such periods of inactivity can lead to flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, and the degradation of rubber components despite the low odometer reading. A buyer must focus closely on the braking system, as the front discs have been flagged as pitted and scored in both 2024 and 2025. This persistent issue suggests corrosion on the rotors, likely exacerbated by the low mileage and infrequent use which keeps the surfaces clean. The structural failure of the rear tyres in late 2025 confirms that the rubber is reaching the end of its life cycle regardless of tread depth. An inspection of the sidewalls for cracks and a check of the suspension bushings is essential to ensure the low-mileage has not caused hidden dry rot or component degradation.