Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td (2000)

185 real MOT outcomes analysed • 73.5% first-time pass rate

2000 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td

CarHunch analysed 185 real MOT records for the 2000 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2000 Jeep Cherokee Orvis TD struggles to match the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of 73.5% against the national benchmark of 80%, and a concerning 27.6% of vehicles have recorded dangerous defects at some point—well above acceptable levels for a potential buy. These are vehicles that tend to develop multiple problems: the average car racks up 3.57 failures per test, suggesting systemic wear rather than isolated faults.

At just under 100,000 miles median, these Cherokees have covered typical mileage for their age, but the real story is in the advisory count of 19.1 per vehicle—a high figure that points to persistent minor issues, corrosion, and wear items that compound over time. If you're seriously considering one, factor in regular remedial work and budget for multiple visits to fix accumulated problems rather than buying one expecting a clean bill of health.

Below average reliability 6.5% below UK average
73.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
98,838
typical mileage
82,755–120,342 middle half
27.6%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
3.57
avg MOT failures per car
over 12.9 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Orvis 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.
  • ⚠️ 27.6% 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 (98%) 181 73.3% 3.59
Petrol (2%) 4 80.6% 3

Mileage Distribution

Most 2000 Jeep Cherokee Orvis 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.

82,755
low mileage
98,838
typical
120,342
high mileage

Half of all 2000 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td vehicles fall between 82,755 and 120,342 miles.

2000 Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 15 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (15% of peak).

102 15 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

12.9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
3.57
Avg failures per vehicle
19.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td:

1999