2008 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland Crd A — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2008 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland Crd A passed 76.0% of its 1,323 recorded MOT tests. That is 2.2 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 26.2%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.6% of tests against 9.8% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are ball joint, position lamp and headlamp aim — ball joint alone was recorded 106 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2008 G-Cherokee Overland Crd A fails 22.7% of the time in the 30-60k band and 25.7% at 150k+, a spread of only 3.0 points.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 43.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 21.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 26.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.6% | 206 |
| 2 | Suspension | 9.8% | 130 |
| 3 | Brakes | 8.2% | 108 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.3% | 70 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.2% | 56 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.9% | 39 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint | 106 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 88 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 58 |
| 4 | Rear fog lamp | 46 |
| 5 | Washers | 44 |
| 6 | Shock absorbers | 42 |
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 | 43.4% | 574 |
| 2 | Brakes | 30.0% | 397 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 20.6% | 273 |
| 4 | Tyres | 19.8% | 262 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 14.7% | 195 |
| 6 | Other defects | 12.7% | 168 |
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 | 44 | 22.7% |
| 60-90k | 170 | 17.6% |
| 90-120k | 491 | 24.2% |
| 120-150k | 345 | 25.2% |
| 150k+ | 272 | 25.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 312 | 21.8% |
| 2022 | 289 | 21.8% |
| 2023 | 286 | 26.9% |
| 2024 | 240 | 24.2% |
| 2025 | 196 | 26.0% |
What to check before buying a 2008 G-Cherokee Overland Crd A
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 15.6% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (15.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (9.8% 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.
- Brakes (8.2% 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.
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 2008 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland Crd As pass their MOT?
76.0% of the 1,323 2008 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland Crd A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2008 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland Crd A?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.6% of tests, followed by suspension (9.8%).
Does the 2008 G-Cherokee Overland Crd A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 22.7% in the 30-60k band to 25.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,323 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.