Diesel Jeep Cherokee: MOT pass rate
78% of diesel Jeep Cherokees pass the MOT first time, measured across 5,566 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 75,337.
Diesel against the other Jeep Cherokee versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 78% | 5,566 |
| Petrol | 76.4% | 259 |
| All Jeep Cherokee | 78% | 5,828 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Diesels carry DPFs, EGR valves and stricter smoke limits, so emissions and exhaust faults account for failures petrol cars never see.
On the Jeep Cherokee specifically, diesel is the strongest at 78%, and this diesel version sits 0 points above the 78% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
There is little to choose between fuel types on this model, so decide on running costs and mileage rather than MOT record. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average diesel Jeep Cherokee had covered 75,337 miles at test, against 87,121 for the petrol. That is a shade above the middle of the range, still ordinary wear rather than a red flag, but worth checking against the service book for the car's age.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the Jeep Cherokee page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other Jeep Cherokee fuel types
- Petrol Jeep Cherokee - 76.4%