2010 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland Crd A — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2010 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland Crd A passed 77.6% of its 755 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (24.3% fail rate), the 2010 G-Cherokee Overland Crd A comes out 1.9pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 14.0% of all tests — 5.6 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are ball joint, position lamp and headlamp aim — ball joint alone was recorded 49 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2010 G-Cherokee Overland Crd A fails 25.0% of the time in the 30-60k band and 25.8% at 150k+, a spread of only 0.8 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 36.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 17.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 21.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.0% | 106 |
| 2 | Suspension | 8.5% | 64 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.6% | 50 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.6% | 42 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.4% | 33 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.7% | 28 |
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 | 49 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 49 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 34 |
| 4 | Wipers | 27 |
| 5 | Joints | 26 |
| 6 | Washers | 25 |
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 | 36.7% | 277 |
| 2 | Brakes | 25.7% | 194 |
| 3 | Tyres | 20.8% | 157 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 20.7% | 156 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 13.4% | 101 |
| 6 | Other defects | 10.7% | 81 |
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 | 25.0% |
| 60-90k | 168 | 19.6% |
| 90-120k | 279 | 21.5% |
| 120-150k | 162 | 23.5% |
| 150k+ | 97 | 25.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 165 | 17.0% |
| 2022 | 178 | 27.0% |
| 2023 | 143 | 20.3% |
| 2024 | 149 | 25.5% |
| 2025 | 120 | 21.7% |
What to check before buying a 2010 G-Cherokee Overland Crd A
On a 2010 G-Cherokee Overland Crd A, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 14.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (14.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (8.5% 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 (6.6% 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 2010 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland Crd As pass their MOT?
77.6% of the 755 2010 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland Crd A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 22.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland Crd A?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.0% of tests, followed by suspension (8.5%).
Does the 2010 G-Cherokee Overland Crd A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 25.0% in the 30-60k band to 25.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 755 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.