Jeep Cherokee 60th Anniv. Td (2001)

318 real MOT outcomes analysed • 68.7% first-time pass rate

2001 Jeep Cherokee 60th Anniv. Td

CarHunch analysed 318 real MOT records for the 2001 Jeep Cherokee 60th Anniv. Td. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2001 Jeep Cherokee diesel is a clear step below the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of just 68.7% against the national 80%—a genuine reliability concern for a 23-year-old vehicle. More worrying, over a third of these cars (34.6%) have recorded dangerous defects during MOT testing, which suggests systematic issues buyers need to take seriously before purchase.

These Cherokees are running at around 96,500 miles on average, which is reasonable for their age, but they're racking up nearly 4 failures and over 21 advisories per test on average—pointing to widespread wear across multiple systems rather than one isolated problem. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically flags suspension, braking, and structural corrosion, as these older Jeeps tend to fail on exactly these fronts.

Below average reliability 11.3% below UK average
68.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
96,535
typical mileage
76,050–114,238 middle half
34.6%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
3.82
avg MOT failures per car
over 14 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2001 Jeep Cherokee 60th Anniv. Td

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • ⚠️ 34.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (99%) 315 68.6% 3.82
Petrol (1%) 3 79.9% 4

Mileage Distribution

Most 2001 Jeep Cherokee 60th Anniv. Td vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

76,050
low mileage
96,535
typical
114,238
high mileage

Half of all 2001 Jeep Cherokee 60th Anniv. Td vehicles fall between 76,050 and 114,238 miles.

2001 Jeep Cherokee 60th Anniv. Td — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 42 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (22% of peak).

190 42 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

14
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
3.82
Avg failures per vehicle
21.7
Avg advisories per vehicle

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