2014 Jeep Cherokee — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2014 Jeep Cherokee passed 79.7% of its 7,167 recorded MOT tests. That is 2.3 percentage points worse than mid-size SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 17.9%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (7.7%) and tyres (6.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, headlamp and headlamp aim — pins and bushes alone was recorded 498 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 23.7% versus 15.7%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 25.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 16.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 22.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.7% | 549 |
| 2 | Tyres | 6.9% | 497 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.3% | 453 |
| 4 | Brakes | 4.4% | 315 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.1% | 219 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.0% | 215 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pins and bushes | 498 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 496 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 228 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 198 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 195 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 181 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 25.7% | 1,839 |
| 2 | Brakes | 24.8% | 1,777 |
| 3 | Suspension | 15.9% | 1,138 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 9.1% | 653 |
| 5 | Other defects | 7.0% | 500 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.1% | 295 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 172 | 15.7% |
| 30-60k | 1,880 | 16.7% |
| 60-90k | 3,123 | 20.5% |
| 90-120k | 1,500 | 22.7% |
| 120-150k | 394 | 27.7% |
| 150k+ | 97 | 23.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 7,087 | 20.2% |
| Petrol | 80 | 26.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,425 | 16.6% |
| 2022 | 1,465 | 20.1% |
| 2023 | 1,468 | 20.7% |
| 2024 | 1,415 | 21.3% |
| 2025 | 1,394 | 22.7% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Cherokee
On a 2014 Cherokee, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 7.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (7.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (6.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Suspension (6.3% 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 2014 Jeep Cherokees pass their MOT?
79.7% of the 7,167 2014 Jeep Cherokee MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 20.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Jeep Cherokee?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.7% of tests, followed by tyres (6.9%).
Does the 2014 Cherokee get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 15.7% in the 0-30k band to 23.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 7,167 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.