Jeep Cherokee Crd MOT pass rate & common failures
The Jeep Cherokee Crd appears in 10,187 MOT tests spanning model years 2000–2010, and 69.9% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 27.4% of the time, so this is 2.7pp worse than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
Best and worst Cherokee Crd years
Ranked across Cherokee Crd years with at least 1,000 tests. Older cars fail more simply because they are older — compare years close together in age before drawing conclusions.
What the MOT record shows
Not every year is equal — 71.7% of 2002 examples pass against 67.2% of 2003 ones.
No single area dominates — brakes (17.8%) and lighting & signalling (15.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, rbt (sp) and prescribed areas — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 898 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 19.6% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 33.4% once past 150k.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 37.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Cherokee Crd model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 272 | 72.4% | 27.6% | Suspension |
| 2002 | 1,347 | 71.7% | 28.3% | Suspension |
| 2003 | 1,551 | 67.2% | 32.8% | Brakes |
| 2004 | 1,564 | 70.5% | 29.5% | Brakes |
| 2005 | 1,642 | 70.2% | 29.8% | Brakes |
| 2006 | 1,833 | 69.8% | 30.2% | Brakes |
| 2007 | 1,823 | 69.6% | 30.4% | Brakes |
| 2008 | 147 | 74.2% | 25.9% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 17.8% | 1,812 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 15.4% | 1,573 |
| 3 | Suspension | 13.0% | 1,320 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.0% | 817 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.8% | 491 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 4.2% | 425 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 4.0% | 407 |
| 8 | Tyres | 3.7% | 373 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 898 |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) | 758 |
| 3 | Prescribed areas | 571 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 554 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 418 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 413 |
| 7 | Ball joint | 411 |
| 8 | Wipers | 388 |
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 | 37.7% | 3,842 |
| 2 | Suspension | 33.6% | 3,419 |
| 3 | Tyres | 21.0% | 2,138 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 18.6% | 1,894 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 15.3% | 1,560 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 14.3% | 1,462 |
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 | 353 | 19.6% |
| 60-90k | 1,874 | 27.7% |
| 90-120k | 3,867 | 30.5% |
| 120-150k | 2,746 | 30.8% |
| 150k+ | 1,321 | 33.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 10,113 | 30.0% |
| Petrol | 74 | 35.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,084 | 29.8% |
| 2022 | 2,468 | 30.4% |
| 2023 | 1,988 | 29.7% |
| 2024 | 1,517 | 30.4% |
| 2025 | 1,130 | 30.0% |
What to check before buying a Jeep Cherokee Crd
- Brakes (17.8% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (15.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (13.0% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Jeep Cherokee Crd?
69.9% of the 10,187 Jeep Cherokee Crd MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 30.1% fail rate, across model years 2000–2010.
What does the Jeep Cherokee Crd most often fail its MOT on?
Brakes, recorded in 17.8% of tests, then lighting & signalling (15.4%).
Which Cherokee Crd years are best and worst for MOT results?
2002 has the best pass rate at 71.7% and 2003 the weakest at 67.2%, from 1,347 and 1,551 tests respectively.
How much does mileage affect Cherokee Crd MOT results?
Fail rates run at 19.6% for cars in the 30-60k band and 33.4% for 150k+, a 13.8-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 10,187 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.