Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd (2005)
2005 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd
CarHunch analysed 130 real MOT records for the 2005 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
This 2005 Jeep Cherokee Renegade CRD is struggling relative to the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of 75.1% against the national benchmark of 80%. More concerning is that 40.8% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is significantly high and suggests structural or safety issues that prospective buyers should investigate carefully on any example they're considering.
At 72,500 miles average, these Cherokees are relatively lightly used for their age, yet they're still averaging 4.51 failures per test, indicating inherent reliability weaknesses rather than wear-and-tear alone. The 21.4 advisories per vehicle paint a picture of a model prone to minor deterioration, so budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection and expect ongoing maintenance costs—check the service history and have a trusted mechanic examine the undercarriage, suspension, and braking system before committing.
We have limited data for the 2005 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.
These stats describe 130 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
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Before you buy a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd
Based on MOT data from 130 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 129 | 75.3% | 4.48 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd vehicles fall between 60,385 and 86,788 miles.
2005 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 28% of 2005 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crds are still active.
Numbers are declining — 29 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (28% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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