Jeep Commander Crd A MOT pass rate & common failures
The Jeep Commander Crd A appears in 1,918 MOT tests spanning model years 2006–2013, and 77.9% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (26.8% fail rate), the Commander Crd A comes out 4.7pp better. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.6% of tests against 9.4% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, ball joint and headlamp aim — position lamp alone was recorded 150 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 10.0% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 24.1% once past 150k — 2.4× the risk.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 39.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 23.9% in 2021 to 22.3% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
By model year
Every Commander Crd A model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 605 | 77.4% | 22.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2007 | 1,069 | 77.9% | 22.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 49 | 77.5% | 22.4% | Brakes |
| 2009 | 194 | 79.4% | 20.6% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.6% | 260 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.4% | 181 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.0% | 172 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.8% | 92 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.6% | 70 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.1% | 59 |
| 7 | Tyres | 3.0% | 58 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.5% | 49 |
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 | 150 |
| 2 | Ball joint | 111 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 57 |
| 4 | Wipers | 54 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 54 |
| 6 | Shock absorbers | 52 |
| 7 | Washers | 47 |
| 8 | Rbt (sp) | 46 |
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 | 39.8% | 764 |
| 2 | Brakes | 26.0% | 499 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 24.4% | 468 |
| 4 | Tyres | 16.9% | 324 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 13.8% | 265 |
| 6 | Other defects | 13.4% | 256 |
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 | 50 | 10.0% |
| 60-90k | 267 | 17.6% |
| 90-120k | 553 | 20.6% |
| 120-150k | 604 | 25.0% |
| 150k+ | 444 | 24.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 506 | 23.9% |
| 2022 | 430 | 20.7% |
| 2023 | 387 | 23.0% |
| 2024 | 326 | 19.9% |
| 2025 | 269 | 22.3% |
What to check before buying a Jeep Commander Crd A
- Lighting & signalling (13.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (9.4% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Jeep Commander Crd A?
77.9% of the 1,918 Jeep Commander Crd A MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 22.1% fail rate, across model years 2006–2013.
What does the Jeep Commander Crd A most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.6% of tests, then brakes (9.4%).
How much does mileage affect Commander Crd A MOT results?
Fail rates run at 10.0% for cars in the 30-60k band and 24.1% for 150k+, a 14.1-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,918 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.