2007 Jeep Cherokee Crd A — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2007 Jeep Cherokee Crd A passed 72.1% of its 1,589 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 26.8% of the time, so this is 1.1pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (17.2%) and lighting & signalling (16.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), position lamp and stop lamp — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 125 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 28.6% versus 19.8%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 35.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 25.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 28.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 17.2% | 273 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 16.9% | 269 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.6% | 152 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.4% | 86 |
| 5 | Tyres | 4.3% | 69 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.1% | 65 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) | 125 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 90 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 84 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 67 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 65 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 61 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 35.0% | 556 |
| 2 | Suspension | 31.1% | 495 |
| 3 | Tyres | 26.1% | 414 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 20.0% | 318 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 16.7% | 265 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 12.8% | 204 |
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 | 101 | 19.8% |
| 60-90k | 460 | 25.2% |
| 90-120k | 682 | 29.9% |
| 120-150k | 281 | 30.6% |
| 150k+ | 56 | 28.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 404 | 25.3% |
| 2022 | 394 | 28.9% |
| 2023 | 336 | 28.3% |
| 2024 | 259 | 30.1% |
| 2025 | 196 | 28.1% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Cherokee Crd A
On a 2007 Cherokee Crd A, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 17.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (17.2% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (16.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (9.6% 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
How many 2007 Jeep Cherokee Crd As pass their MOT?
72.1% of the 1,589 2007 Jeep Cherokee Crd A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Jeep Cherokee Crd A?
Brakes, recorded in 17.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (16.9%).
Does the 2007 Cherokee Crd A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 19.8% in the 30-60k band to 28.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,589 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.