2000 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 431 MOT tests, the 2000 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee recorded a 75.9% pass rate. That is 2.6 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 26.7%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (13.2%) and body, structure & corrosion (11.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are joints, headlamp aim and component mounting prescribed areas — joints alone was recorded 38 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 60-90k one: 32.1% versus 20.0%.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 44.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 27.7% in 2021 to 25.0% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.2% | 57 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.4% | 49 |
| 3 | Suspension | 11.1% | 48 |
| 4 | Brakes | 10.9% | 47 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 3.9% | 17 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.3% | 14 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 38 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 31 |
| 3 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 28 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 25 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 22 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 20 |
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 | 44.3% | 191 |
| 2 | Brakes | 39.4% | 170 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 24.1% | 104 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 23.9% | 103 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 18.6% | 80 |
| 6 | Tyres | 13.7% | 59 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 70 | 20.0% |
| 90-120k | 168 | 26.8% |
| 120-150k | 88 | 18.2% |
| 150k+ | 81 | 32.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 351 | 21.9% |
| Diesel | 80 | 33.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 130 | 27.7% |
| 2022 | 101 | 21.8% |
| 2023 | 78 | 20.5% |
| 2024 | 70 | 24.3% |
| 2025 | 52 | 25.0% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Grand Cherokee
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 13.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (13.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (11.4% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
- Suspension (11.1% 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 2000 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokees pass their MOT?
75.9% of the 431 2000 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.2% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (11.4%).
Does the 2000 Grand Cherokee get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 20.0% in the 60-90k band to 32.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 431 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.