Chrysler Jeep Commander MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 7 model years and 1,935 tests, the Chrysler Jeep Commander passes its MOT 76.7% of the time. Against all cars of a similar age (26.9% fail rate), the Commander comes out 3.6pp better. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 12.9% of all tests — 3.4 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, ball joint and headlamp aim — position lamp alone was recorded 156 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 29.0% versus 10.6%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 38.8% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 22.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 23.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Commander model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 743 | 76.4% | 23.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2007 | 942 | 75.5% | 24.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 46 | 80.4% | 19.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2009 | 203 | 82.8% | 17.2% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.9% | 249 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.5% | 184 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.6% | 167 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.8% | 92 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.5% | 87 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.4% | 85 |
| 7 | Tyres | 2.6% | 51 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.9% | 37 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 156 |
| 2 | Ball joint | 75 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 60 |
| 4 | Wipers | 59 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 57 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 57 |
| 7 | Shock absorbers | 53 |
| 8 | Headlamp | 42 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 38.8% | 751 |
| 2 | Brakes | 25.0% | 484 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 22.8% | 442 |
| 4 | Tyres | 16.0% | 309 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 13.6% | 263 |
| 6 | Other defects | 12.5% | 242 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 113 | 10.6% |
| 60-90k | 311 | 19.0% |
| 90-120k | 624 | 22.3% |
| 120-150k | 538 | 25.8% |
| 150k+ | 345 | 29.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1,656 | 23.7% |
| Petrol | 272 | 20.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 485 | 22.3% |
| 2022 | 420 | 21.7% |
| 2023 | 391 | 24.6% |
| 2024 | 342 | 24.6% |
| 2025 | 297 | 23.9% |
What to check before buying a Chrysler Jeep Commander
- Lighting & signalling (12.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (9.5% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (8.6% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Chrysler Jeep Commander?
76.7% of the 1,935 Chrysler Jeep Commander MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 23.3% fail rate, across model years 2006–2012.
What does the Chrysler Jeep Commander most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.9% of tests, then brakes (9.5%).
How much does mileage affect Commander MOT results?
Fail rates run at 10.6% for cars in the 30-60k band and 29.0% for 150k+, a 18.4-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,935 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.