2007 Chrysler Jeep Commander — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2007 Chrysler Jeep Commander passed 75.5% of its 942 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 26.8% of the time, so this is 2.3pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (11.7%) and brakes (10.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, ball joint and brake pads — position lamp alone was recorded 63 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 31.9% versus 14.5%.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 41.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 22.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 27.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.7% | 110 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.8% | 102 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.0% | 85 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 4.7% | 44 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.6% | 43 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.3% | 41 |
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 | 63 |
| 2 | Ball joint | 41 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 34 |
| 4 | Shock absorbers | 33 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 28 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 25 |
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 | 41.8% | 394 |
| 2 | Brakes | 25.8% | 243 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 25.7% | 242 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 14.8% | 139 |
| 5 | Tyres | 13.6% | 128 |
| 6 | Other defects | 12.1% | 114 |
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 | 55 | 14.5% |
| 60-90k | 154 | 20.8% |
| 90-120k | 307 | 23.1% |
| 120-150k | 262 | 25.9% |
| 150k+ | 160 | 31.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 809 | 24.9% |
| Petrol | 126 | 22.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 240 | 22.5% |
| 2022 | 211 | 23.2% |
| 2023 | 193 | 23.8% |
| 2024 | 162 | 27.8% |
| 2025 | 136 | 27.2% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Commander
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 11.7% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (11.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (10.8% 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 (9.0% 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
How many 2007 Chrysler Jeep Commanders pass their MOT?
75.5% of the 942 2007 Chrysler Jeep Commander MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Chrysler Jeep Commander?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.7% of tests, followed by brakes (10.8%).
Does the 2007 Commander get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.5% in the 30-60k band to 31.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 942 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.