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2008 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland CRD A: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2008 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland CRD As, from 155 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: only 155 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

155MOT tests in 2025
60%pass first time (all 2008 cars: 57%)
7,200typical miles a year
4.5×the usual rate for ball joint

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2008 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland CRD As than on all cars registered in 2008.

  • Ball joint4.5× usual
    Jeep G-Cherokee Overland CRD A
    29% All 2008 cars
    6.5%

    Failed outright at MOT: 11.6%, against 3.2% of all 2008 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

  • Engine oil leaks2× usual
    Jeep G-Cherokee Overland CRD A
    25.2% All 2008 cars
    12.5%

    Failed outright at MOT: 1.9%, against 0.3% of all 2008 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £80–£600 our estimate

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and where the car is usually parked for fresh oil. Ask whether the leak has been looked at.

By area

The share of 2008 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland CRD A MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    59% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Lights and electrics
    42% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Brakes
    40% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    28% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

  • Tyres
    25% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Rust and bodywork
    10% of testsRough price £150–£1,000

    At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2009173Suspension 45%
2007350Suspension 48%
2006180Suspension 46%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2008 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland CRD As registered in 2008. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score