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2000 Jeep Cherokee XJ Turbo Diesel
Highlights
- Low mileage for its age: just 96,693 miles indicated
- Present family ownership since 2005
- Maintained by the vendor’s late father, a mechanic
- MOT until 2nd August 2024
The Appeal
Remember the “Lunchbox” Cherokee?
These were a great vehicle in their day and much like Range Rovers of a similar vintage, the Jeep XJ Cherokee is fast becoming a modern classic. It was the first American 4x4 to feature monocoque construction - something it achieved with a clever ladder chassis as part of the body shell. The XJ made for a wonderful tow vehicle and excelled off-road while offering one of the most comfortable cabins in its class.
Here we have an unusually low mileage example that’s been in the same family since it was just five years old. It’s the capable 2.5-litre Turbo Diesel with a five-speed manual gearbox. Acquired by the vendor’s late father in 2005, the Jeep covered just 36,000 miles. He was a biker, so preferred to spend their time on two wheels whenever possible and also a mechanic. That meant the Cherokee was well-looked after, receiving any maintenance it needed.
The vendor offers the Jeep with a long MOT. Whether you’re simply in need of a great SUV or fancy preserving this increasingly sought-after modern classic, this XJ Cherokee is mightily appealing.
The History and Paperwork
- MOT until 2nd August 2024 with some advisories
- Just two former registered keepers
- Acquired by the vendor’s father in 2005
- 96,693 miles indicated
- V5C present
- Collection of old MOT test certificates
- Several invoices for parts - the Jeep was regularly maintained by the vendor's late father
The Condition
- Original and well-preserved for its age
- The bodywork looks to be very straight for a vehicle of this nature
- Some signs of bubbling to the paint, some fading and general patina
- Slight discoloration to the plastic exterior trim
- Some surface corrosion to the wheels
- Equipped with roof bars and a tow bar
- All presents well underneath for an unrestored off-road vehicle of this age
- The original interior looks exceedingly smart with no notable wear to the upholstery and controls
- The cloth seats all look very good for their age
- Smart plastics, dashboard and switchgear
- The carpets and door cards appear in good shape throughout
- Period radio present
- The boot area doesn’t appear to have seen much use
The Mechanics
- 2.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine
- Five-speed manual gearbox
- Equipped with low-range and four-wheel-drive
- All looks to be quite original under the bonnet
- Reportedly in good running and driving order with no apparent issues
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